EirGrid Group has a unique role to play in leading this radical transformation of our power system in support of the transition to renewable energy.
This will require pioneering engineering effort together with highly secure IT capability to respond successfully to the scale of disruption.
This offers a unique opportunity to further your career in Service Management while playing a significant role in protecting critical national infrastructure.
We're an IT intensive business, and we operate a state-of-the-art, specialised business-critical systems, 24/7.
Our future has never looked more exciting.
And this is an incredible opportunity to be part of it.
The world is ready for change.
If you are too, join us.
Job Purpose We are now seeking a Senior Database Specialist who will assist in the development and support of EirGrid's Oracle, PostGres and SQL Server estate which underpin the organisation's corporate functions and mission-critical power system operation and market functions.
The focus of the role will be to support major programs of work to upgrade and implement in premise and cloud based systems.
The successful applicant will contribute to the overall success of EirGrid by working as part of a team of IT professionals, undertaking senior database administration duties and driving project delivery and solution optimisation.
About You An IT degree or recognised qualification in a relevant technical discipline7+ years' experience in delivering and/or operating database solutionsSignificant technical knowledge of several of the following technical components:Database Administration (Oracle, PostGres, SQLServer)Database Backup and Recovery procedures (RMAN), familiarity with CommVault preferential.Oracle Technologies RAC, OEM, DataGuardDatabase cloning/refreshes and migrationsExperience in Exadata, Golden GatePrevious experience working on Oracle Upgrades and data migration projectsExperience in patching, securing and resolving issues with Oracle DatabasesStrong knowledge on the set up, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Oracle databaseHands on experience with Oracle Engineered SystemsDatabase and Cloud CertificationEffective communicator, both in verbal and written communicationsSuccessful track record in delivering IT projectsStrong analytical and problem solving capabilityExcellent customer facing skills Closing date for applications 10/01/2025
EirGrid is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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