Urgent Contract Database Administrator with decommissioning Duration: 4 months initial Inside IR35 3 days onsite in Milton Keynes office 13 Years of experience required * Server Decommissioning Specialist * Identify and evaluate Servers for decommissioning based on operational and business requirements. * Perform comprehensive backup and migration of critical data before shutdown. * Disable associated services, applications, and scheduled tasks to ensure a clean decommissioning process. * Revoke user access and update security policies to maintain compliance and data integrity. * Unmount storage volumes, securely wipe disks, and shut down operating systems following best practices. * Ensure adherence to compliance standards and update asset management systems accordingly. Key Skills & Competencies: * Database Administration: Proficient in managing databases with a focus on decommissioning-related requirements. * Scripting & Automation: Skilled in Shell Scripting (Bash, Python) to automate decommissioning tasks. * Storage & Data Security: Strong understanding of storage management and secure data wiping techniques. * Networking & Access Control: Knowledge of network configurations, Firewall rules, and user access protocols. * Backup & Recovery: Experience in data backup, recovery, and migration strategies. * ITIL & Compliance: Familiarity with incident management, change control processes, and compliance documentation