Database Administrator (DBA)

Experis IT; Telford; Híbrido; GBP 77.000 - 96.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Experis IT is seeking an experienced SC Cleared Database Administrator (DBA) to join a large-scale technology programme in the UK. The role focuses on performance, security, availability, and reliability of enterprise databases, with hands-on responsibilities across administration, tuning, backup, and security.

Key tasks include monitoring, troubleshooting, disaster recovery, capacity planning, and documentation.

Formación

• Must have proven DBA experience in enterprise environments.
• Strong experience with Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
• Knowledge of database security, backup/recovery, high availability, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
• Experience troubleshooting complex database issues and strong SQL skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder management; able to work independently and in teams.

Responsabilidades

• Install, configure, and maintain database platforms.
• Monitor performance and optimise databases.
• Troubleshoot incidents and perform root-cause analysis.
• Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
• Implement database security controls and access management.
• Optimise structures, indexing and queries for performance.
• Support design and deployment of databases.
• Plan capacity and advise on future growth.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and runbooks.
• Collaborate with development, infra, and support teams.

Conocimientos

Database admin

Performance tuning

Backup & recovery

Security management

Capacity planning

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Herramientas

Oracle

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Descripción del empleo

Database Administrator (DBA)

Rate: £460 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Telford (2 days per week onsite)
Duration: 6 Months
Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced SC Cleared Database Administrator (DBA) to join a large-scale technology programme, supporting the performance, security, availability, and reliability of critical database environments.

This is a hands-on role responsible for database administration, performance tuning, backup and recovery, security management, and capacity planning across enterprise database platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain database platforms.
• Monitor database performance and proactively identify opportunities for optimisation.
• Perform database troubleshooting, incident resolution, and root cause analysis.
• Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
• Implement and maintain database security controls, permissions, and access management.
• Optimise database structures, indexing, and queries for performance and scalability.
• Support database design and deployment activities.
• Conduct capacity planning and provide recommendations for future growth.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and operational runbooks.
• Work closely with development, infrastructure, and support teams to ensure platform stability and performance.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Database Administrator within enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise in one or more of:
  • Oracle
  • SQL Server
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
• Strong experience with:
  • Database Security
  • Backup & Recovery
  • High Availability
  • Performance Tuning
  • Capacity Planning
• Experience troubleshooting complex database issues.
• Strong SQL skills and understanding of database architecture.
• Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable Skills

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP).
• Microsoft Database Certifications.
• Experience supporting cloud-hosted database platforms.
• Experience working within Agile or DevOps delivery environments.
• Knowledge of database automation and scripting.