It Manager
CurrentPosition Responsibilities- Creates and maintains all databases required for development, testing and production usage- Performs the capacity planning required to create and maintain the databases along with other tools and applications - Install new instances or versions of the Microsoft SQL server and any other tools that access the Microsoft SQL Server database.- Install new instances or versions of the Microsoft IIS Web server and any other tools that intergrate with it- Performs database re-organisations as required to assist performance and ensure maximum uptime of the database.- All Customer IT Application Deployments, Support and Customer IT projects (e.g. customer on boarding, version upgrades) - Plans and implements backup and recovery of the database along with Build, Upgrade and db refreshes.- Have an understanding of and assist where required in the support of IT DR for Customer IT- Delegate Duties and tasks within the team. - Troubleshoots problems regarding the databases, applications and development tools - Performs database backups and restorations, and recovers corrupted databases.- Proactively monitoring the database's health and taking preventive or corrective action as required- Continuous improvement of existing processes and procedures.- Input into development and execution of Ascender’s IT strategy- Provide technical support for both database and application issues clients encounter- Development and reporting on Customer IT KPI’s- Available as on-call support across 24 x 7 for all Customer IT Priority incidents- Active involvement on all the Audit/Compliance procedure along with documenting processes- Ensures that every team member has a role to play in achieving set goals and target- Monitor all team members and provide necessary advice and guidance- Provide regular update to the management