[Hiring] SQL Database Administrator @Daisy Group

• Location:                          Home Based
• Working Style:                 Remote
• Contract Type:                 Permanent, Full Time

**Important**

A full security clearance is required for this role.  Candidates must have lived in the UK for 5 or more years to be considered.

What does a day look like for you here? 

You will be responsible for delivering proactive Managed Services in line with the contractual obligations outlined in the Daisy Specific Conditions (SCs) e.g. performance measures, compliance reporting, service protection, capacity and lifecycle management for Private and Public Cloud infrastructure ensuring that all services are running optimally and securely for our customers.

You will ensure that customers cloud services are running optimally and securely, taking responsibility for 2nd/3rd line incident and operational problem ownership across customer platforms ensuring delivery to the highest standards.

So, what are we looking for?  

We want to be the UK’s go-to managed service provider. That’s where you come in. Ideally, you will have good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with an ability to extract, translate and communicate meaningful information at all levels of executives, management, and peers.

You should also have: 

• Broad experience in Microsoft SQL server/Oracle Database/MySQL
• Experience in replication and configuration management
• Strong knowledge around database performance and tuning strategies  
• Strong technical documentation skills, presentations, and technical diagrams
• Broaden IT & communications industry knowledge

Who are we?

We’re a technology business with big ambitions and a friendly northern culture with over 1,000 colleagues. A managed service provider with a passion for delivering business improvements to customers that makes them feel at ease. From cloud-based connectivity to cyber security that creates modern workplaces. We’re trusted by thousands to deliver IT solutions that make life simple and productive.  

We don’t just focus on our customers; we also spend time investing in our colleagues and aim to be as people centric as possible.  We do this by fostering an inclusive and supportive culture where our colleagues feel valued and appreciated. In fact, in our most recent Colleague Engagement Survey, 90% agreed that their manager genuinely cares about them as a person and consistently takes an honest and open approach to communication.

Did we mention the perks?

Daisy isn’t just a great place to work, from day one, you will have access to a wide range of excellent benefits. You’ll receive a generous annual leave allowance, access to our Daisy Grow training platform, discounted health plans with eye care schemes, robust health & wellbeing programmes, in-house Wellbeing Team, extensive discounts system and enhanced family friendly policies. 

We want you to have the best work-life balance possible which is why you will also receive 1 additional day of annual leave for each year you are with Daisy with a balance of up to 30 days.  Birthday? Wedding?  No problem, you get one free day of leave to enjoy these special events, on us!

Your benefits will include:

• Hybrid Working:  Work should work for you, so you’ll have the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis which includes a combination of hybrid and office-based working. 
• Annual Leave :Kick off your Daisy journey with a generous annual leave allowance starting at 25 days.  You’ll watch it increase 1 day per year up to 30 days, as a thank-you for dedication to us. 
• Birthdays & Weddings: Celebrate in style! You’ll receive one free day of annual leave for your birthday and wedding so you can really enjoy these special moments.
• Learning & Development:  Want to go further? So do we, that’s why “Develop Our People” is one of our company values.  You should have every opportunity to develop your skills and reach your goals.  From day way, you will have access to our internal Daisy Grow learning platform and Apprenticeships to customise your development journey and achieve your career aspirations.
• Health & Wellbeing:  We know that good health and wellbeing contributes to an overall better quality of life.  That’s why we are giving you instant access to discounted health plans, virtual GP services, eye care scheme, employee assistance programme and an internal Well Being Team. 
• Discount Platform:  Who doesn’t love a good deal?  You’ll be provided immediate access to our internal discount platform, The Exchange.  The Exchange will be your new home for discounts with over 1,200 retailers, benefits and ongoing recognition.

Ready to join the UK’s go-to managed service provider?  Apply today or contact our friendly Talent Acquisition Team for more information.