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 and Competencies: Database Administration: Proficient in managing databases with a focus on decommissioning-related requirements. Scripting and Automation: Skilled in Shell Scripting (Bash, Python) to automate decommissioning tasks. Storage and Data Security: Strong understanding of storage management and secure data wiping techniques. Networking and Access Control: Knowledge of network configurations, Firewall rules, and user access protocols. Backup and Recovery: Experience in data backup, recovery, and migration strategies. ITIL and Compliance: Familiarity with incident management, change control processes, and compliance documentation. ..... full job details .....