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Database Administrator & decommissioning

Job in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK1, England, UK
Listing for: TieTalent
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-25
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Data Engineer, IT Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Urgent Contract Database Administrator with decommissioning

Duration: 4 months initial

Inside IR35

3 days onsite in Milton Keynes office

+13 Years of experience required

Responsibilities
  • 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
Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Information Technology
Industries
  • Technology, Information and Internet
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