MSSQL Database Management
- Achieving resolution for database system outages within defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Ensure proper DB capacity management/data growth and threshold alerts are automated.
- Responsible for creating primary database storage structures (database areas and tablespaces), once application developers have designed/purchased an approved application.
- Ensure databases have routine maintenance performed on them (e.g. database reorganization, update statistics etc.)
- Assist developers in optimizing their applications, queries, etc.
- Ensure adherence to project management methodologies
- Identify project risks and provide possible solutions to problems
- Lead projects to be executed successfully on schedule , within budget and with the allocated resources
- Produce reports and updates of project status
- Identify issues that requires escalation with external/internal parties.
Installing and Upgrading
- Responsible for installing and upgrading the database and related tools
- Examines new releases of systems and database software, understand the features offered and the stability of the release and recommend further action.
- Coordinating with developers for pre-release testing of production systems
- Responsible for insuring the Bank is in compliance with the database license agreement.
System Setup and Database Creation
- Responsible for setting up database, Instamces in development, QA and production environment
Monitoring the Database Health and Tuning Accordingly
- Ensure the database is running with optimal performance
- Ensure the database is properly configured with the correct amount of memory and set with proper configuration parameters
- Ensure the error log or event log is monitored for database errors
Proper Utilization of Storage
- Making sure the databases are correctly setup, monitoring space requirements and adding new storage when required
Backup and Recovery
- Establishing standards and schedules for database backups and ensure recovery procedures are adhered
- Developing and periodic testing of recovery procedures for each database.
Financial Management
- Ensures that projects are implemented with the approved budget and track the budget drawdown accordingly
- Maintain professional client relationships
- Work with vendors to provide resolutions to client issues.
- Ensure that the projects are managed and administered in compliance with the established contract
Vendor / Stakeholder Management
- Investigate and resolve problems which are database related with the service owner/component owner..
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of Database Administration on MidRange/Wintel Databases. Knowledge on Mainframe Databases will be advantageous.
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline - Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in IT.
- Diploma in IT - Minimum of 7 years relevant experience in IT.
- Professional DBMS certification is advantageous.
- Good knowledge on MSSQL & Mysql Database Administration.
- Database performance tuning.
- Backup & Recovery.
- Automation of monitoring & alerts generation.
- Experience on Disaster Recovery.
- Knowledge on Cluster setup such Microsoft Cluster & Always On.
- Knowledge on replication ex log shipping, Always On & Disks Replication.\
- DBMS installation & Upgrades.
- Standard enforcements.
- Capacity Management & Planning.
- SLA management 24X7 availability.
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What We Do
Unison Consulting was launched in Singapore on September 2012, the hub of the financial industry, with innovative visions in the technocratic arena. We are a boutique next-generation Technology Company with strong business-interests in Liquidity risk, Market Risk, Credit Risk and Regulatory Compliance.
Unison provides technology consulting and services to implement Risk Management and Risk Analytics System for Financial Institutions. Our services suite comprises of Techno-Functional consulting, systems integration, Business Intelligence, information management, and custom development of IT solutions, plus project management expertise for financial institutions.
We have expertise in latest cutting edge technology to achieve better total cost of ownership. Through our qualified professionals, we assist you drive your unique risk management strategies, whether that means efficient monitoring, improving risk appetite of the financial institutions, complying with regulations, or capturing growth opportunities through innovation, this is what maximizes your decision taking potential. At Unison Consulting, we view clients as partners, and our success is only measured by the success of our partners. So we put it all on the table in order to exceed expectations.
Our staff consists of young, energetic and innovative consultants who are never afraid to challenge the conventions and push the boundaries in an effort to help our clients. For every project, no matter how large or how small, we strive to not only meet your needs, but deliver a showcase in your field
