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Institution: University of Nottingham
United Kingdom
Retrieved : 2020-05-09 Expired
Description :

Information Services are looking to appoint an IT Operations Support Engineer specialising in database administration of MySQL, with the ability to provide operational support on a range of database platforms in a large and complex IT infrastructure. You will play a key role in contributing towards the on-going support, maintenance, design, development and management of our core IT services. 

As an IT Operations Support Engineer, you will assist in providing day-to-day administration of technical support, advice and guidance on our MySQL platforms. You will assist in performing a similar role with our Oracle database platforms (desirable existing skill) and there will also be opportunities to become involved with other database platforms, such as Postgres and MS SQL. You will need relevant skills in managing large-scale MySQL installations in an enterprise environment as these platforms underpin many of the core systems of the University. Also desirable are Mongo DB skills. 

Your background will involve experience in managing and supporting MySQL (preferably in a Linux environment) in an enterprise scale organisation on both physical and virtual hosts. Knowledge of the same with our database platforms would be useful. You would benefit from a broad understanding of a number of platforms, products, services and technologies with demonstrable recent experience in current versions, whilst having experience in the support, maintenance and configuration of infrastructure technologies.

Equally important is your approach to work, self-motivated with a willingness and demonstrable ability to learn, strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, good communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure. You will also be required to work on routine service requests and issue/ incident resolution within a structured IT Service Delivery Framework (ITIL).

At the University of Nottingham, we aim to give you all the support you need to nurture your talent, develop and reach your professional and personal career goals. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a University employee, you will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a generous holiday allowance and a highly attractive pension scheme.

As the successful candidate, you will have a HND/Degree level qualification in an IT related subject or equivalent relevant experience.

This role is available on a permanent basis. outs of work are full time (36.25 hours). Job share arrangements may be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Marlon Cole (marlon.cole@nottingham.ac.uk) . Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 18 May 2020
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)





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