Urgent Contract Database Administrator with decommissioning
Duration: 4 months initial
Inside IR35
3 days onsite in Milton Keynes office
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.