Database Administrator — Global IT for Elite Sports Tech

Formula One Management Limited; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Dental care

Grand Prix paddock passes

Enhanced parental leave

Staff shuttle service

Free healthy snacks

Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill

25 days annual leave

8 Bank Holidays

Training opportunities

Merchandise discounts

Experience discounts

Perkbox access

Job summary

Formula 1 is seeking a skilled Database Administrator to join our IT Systems team at Biggin Hill. You will install, configure, and maintain database platforms, ensuring security, performance, and high availability across on-premises and cloud services.

Reporting to the IT Systems Manager, you will optimise queries, implement backups and disaster recovery, support cross-functional teams, and contribute to global projects while adhering to GDPR, ISO 27001, and SOX standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in database administration.
• Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, T-SQL).
• Degree or professional certifications in IT or database disciplines.
• Strong customer service, communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain database platforms across SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB and cloud services.
• Monitor performance, optimize queries, indexes, and configurations.
• Implement security, access controls, auditing, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Troubleshoot database issues and support applications and infrastructure teams.
• Produce documentation and drive improvements across the IT systems department.
• Support cross-time-zone collaboration for global operations and projects.
• Be available for out-of-hours support and travel to sites as required.

Skills

Database administration

Scripting & automation

PowerShell

Python

T-SQL

SQL Server

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Security & audits

Education

IT-related degree or certifications

Relevant cloud certifications

Tools

PowerBI Reporting

Azure Data Factory

SQL tooling

Backup & DR tools

Job description

Formula 1 is seeking a skilled Database Administrator to join our IT Systems team at Biggin Hill. You will install, configure, and maintain database platforms, ensuring security, performance, and high availability across on-premises and cloud services.

Reporting to the IT Systems Manager, you will optimise queries, implement backups and disaster recovery, support cross-functional teams, and contribute to global projects while adhering to GDPR, ISO 27001, and SOX standards.