Database Administrator

Harvey Nash IT Recruitment UK; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash IT Recruitment UK is seeking a Database Administrator on a permanent basis in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on installing, configuring, maintaining, and securing database systems, including SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and related platforms.

The candidate will monitor performance, manage access controls, and contribute to documentation and compliance with GDPR and ISO27001 standards while supporting project lifecycles and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with SQL, PostgreSQL and relational databases.
• Proven scripting and automation experience with PowerShell, Python and T-SQL.
• Extensive knowledge of database backup, recovery, replication and high availability solutions.
• Understanding of database security principles and access management.
• Familiar with cloud database platforms such as Microsoft Azure SQL.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric and Azure Data Factory.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, secure and ensure availability of database systems.
• Monitor database performance and manage security and user access controls.
• Create and maintain IT system documentation and governance processes.

Skills

SQL & PostgreSQL

Scripting & automation

Backup & high availability

Security & access control

Cloud databases

Microsoft Fabric & Azure Data Factory

Tools

PowerShell

Python

T-SQL

Azure Data Factory

Microsoft Fabric

Azure SQL

Job description

Database Administrator - Permanent

Partnered with a Global Sports and Entertainment organisation who are pioneers at delivering innovative fan experiences through TV/Media and Live events.

They are scaling their Data and IT Systems team looking for an experienced Database Administrator (Python, PowerShell, SQL ) responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, security, performance, and availability of the Database systems.

Scope of role:

• Provide the installation, configuration. Upgrades and maintenance of database platforms by utilising Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostreSQL, MongoDB.
• Monitor database performance alongside implementing and managing database security and user access controls.
• Create and maintain documents for IT systems and assist building on documentation process across the department.
• Manage projects through lifecycle, ensuring deadlines are met whilst keeping stakeholders engaged throughout.
• Compliance with relevant regulations and standards, such as GDPR, ISO27001, SOX and internal security policies.

Skills:

• Strong experience with SQL, PostgreSQL and relational databases
• Proven experience Scripting and automation including PowerShell, Python and T-SQL.
• Extensive knowledge of database backup, recovery, replication and high availability solutions.
• Understanding of database security principles and access management.
• Familiar with Cloud database platforms such as Microsoft Azure SQL
• Microsoft Fabric and Azure Data Factory knowledge