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    Database Administrator - London, United Kingdom - Markel Corporation

    Markel Corporation
    Markel Corporation London, United Kingdom

    5 days ago

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    Principal Database Administrator page is loaded Principal Database Administrator
    Apply locations London - UK time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R Looking for a role that will have a meaningful impact and Database Solutions?

    We are looking for a Principal Database Administrator to join the team and form part of a growing team.

    The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you'll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers.

    We're always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

    The Principal Database Administrator role will provide operational oversight and technical expertise for enterprise SQL and Oracle environments.

    This role will serve as the lead DBA, a point of contact and escalation resource for operational database issues within the Managed Services Database Team.

    The Principal DBA will also provide mentorship and direction to support team members and other areas of IT within Markel.

    You will work alongside the database architect and database engineers to embrace and deploy technical database solutions in order to achieve operational efficiency and excellence.

    Performs engineering and administrative duties for Microsoft SQL, Oracle DB, Azure Synapse as well as maintains integrations with technologies and other Markel applications.

    Build positive relationships with Markel's Data Services, Data Backbone, and other data providers within Markel's application organizations.
    Partners with managed services provider engineers to perform operational support and project activities.
    Partners with architecture to evaluate, recommend new software.
    Maintains an accurate inventory of database servers, patching levels and versions
    Ensures all database systems are recoverable and database retention policies are followed.
    Proactively ensures databases are available, adaptable and perform well through adequate database monitoring and maintenance.

    Works with Global Security Services Compliance team to ensure Organization's database landscape meets security and governance standards as well as adhering to the hardening policies, all other company policies and audit requirements.

    Microsoft or Oracle certification preferred. ITIL Certification or experience working in an ITIL environment preferred.

    Experience providing database support or development of SQL Server and/or Oracle, working with stakeholders from business, development and infrastructure teams.

    Experience delivering projects of scale and migrating database systems to Microsoft Azure.
    Excellent programming knowledge of T-SQL, PowerShell and exposure to other languages.

    experience with Microsoft SQL, SSRS, SSIS, and SSAS require, any exposure to Oracle RDBMS 11g, 12c, 19c, Oracle RMAN preferred.

    Stong grasp of relational Database Management System architecture and how it relates to the organization's application landscape.
    Proactive worker and mentorship in planning details of procedures and methods to attain definite objectives.

    Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.

    A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package...
    ~25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave
    ~ Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer
    ~ We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.
    We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

    We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

    We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful.

    com or call us on to request any accommodations that may be needed.
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