Database Administrator I

Company Description

We help the world see new possibilities and inspire change for better tomorrows. Our analytic solutions bridge content, data, and analytics to help business, people, and society become stronger, more resilient, and sustainable.

Job Description
**Role Purpose**

The primary purpose of the Junior Database Administrator role is to ensure that both in-house and hosted database servers are being operated as per the standards and processes that we expect. The job will also entail assisting development and hosting teams to perform their duties by executing requests and tasks on the databases.

**Key Activities and Responsibilities**
- Adhere to standards and processes for all internal and AWS hosted database servers.
- Helping to maintain compliance within the SQL estate.
- Job management.
- Database Monitoring.
- Housekeeping and Maintenance management.
- Patch management (SQL Server patching for non-RDS instances).
- Maintaining build standards for new implementations.
- Deploying standards across the entire estate.
- Help to maintain configurations.
- Support software engineers and hosting engineers on problem identification and resolution.
- Adherence to development and deployment standards.
- Assisting other teams with SQL related problems/queries.
- Develop skills and experience in order to progress to a senior DBA.

Qualifications
**Knowledge and Experience**

**Essential**:

- Able to communicate effectively with both customers (technical and non-technical) and internal stakeholders.
- Strong organisational, time management and prioritisation skills with proven track record.
- Able to understand process and rationale for each process
- Affinity for operating and working to agreed processes, while at the same time identifying and alerting to leaders when the process is not working for the business.
- Confidence to seek support of peers and management as required.
- Good grasp of Microsoft Office.
- Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
- Team player
- Great interpersonal and communication skills.

**Qualifications**:

- A formal tertiary qualification, preferably in computer science, business information systems or similar.
- Any formal SQL training qualifications.

**Experience**:

- Acquired experience (1+ years) working with MS SQL Database servers desirable.
- Experience of working within ITIL framework.
- Experience with working with a support ticketing system for incident and change management.
- Experience with AWS IaaS and PaaS.
- Experience with Azure DevOps.
- Experience and Knowledge of SQL and relational database software development.

**You will be working very closely with the teams in the US and other international locations, therefore you MUST be proficient in conversational and written English.**

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Additional Information

At the heart of what we do is help clients manage risk. Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) provides data and insights to our customers in insurance, energy and the financial services markets so they can make faster and more informed decisions.

Our global team uses AI, machine learning, automation, and other emerging technologies to collect and analyze billions of records. We provide advanced decision-support to prevent credit, lending, and cyber risks. In addition, we monitor and advise companies on complex global matters such as climate change, catastrophes, and geopolitical issues.

But why we do our work is what sets us apart. It stems from a commitment to making the world better, safer and stronger.

It’s the reason Verisk is part of the UN Global Compact sustainability initiative. It’s why we made a commitment to balancing 100 percent of our carbon emissions. It’s the aim of our “returnship” program for experienced professionals rejoining the workforce after time away. And, it’s what drives our annual Innovation Day, where we identify our next first-to-market innovations to solve our customers’ problems.

At its core, Verisk uses data to minimize risk and maximize value. But far bigger, is why we do what we do.

At Verisk you can build an exciting career with meaningful work; create positive and lasting impact on business; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career. We have received the Great Place to Work® Certification for the fifth consecutive year. We’ve been recognized by _Forbes_ as a World’s Best Employer and a Best Employer for Women, testaments to our culture of engagement and the value we place on an inclusive and diverse workforce. Verisk’s Statement on Racial Equity and Diversity supports our commitment to these values and affecting positive and lasting change in the communities where we live and work.

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender ident