Database Administrator: Performance, Security & Cloud

Formula 1; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare scheme

Dental Care

Grand Prix passes

Enhanced parental leave

Staff shuttle service

Healthy snacks in offices

Canteen subsidy

Annual leave + bank holidays

Training via Learning & Development

Merchandise discounts

Experience discounts (F1 Arcade / F1‑D

Perkbox portal

Job summary

Formula 1 is seeking a Database Administrator to join our IT department. You will oversee installation, configuration, maintenance, security, performance and availability of the organisation's database systems.

You will manage platforms such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB and cloud databases, optimise queries, implement security and back‑up procedures, and collaborate with Systems Infrastructure teams while maintaining clear documentation and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in IT or related field.
• Certifications in relevant IT subject areas.
• Experience in database administration and scripting/automation.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database platforms (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, cloud DBs).
• Monitor performance; optimise queries, indexes, and configurations.
• Implement and manage database security, access controls, and auditing.
• Develop and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues and support IT teams with design/optimisation.
• Create and maintain documentation for IT systems and processes.
• Drive IT innovations and review current tech for improvements within the department.
• Manage projects through lifecycle with deadlines and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide training and full documentation/walkthroughs for other teams.
• Ensure GDPR, ISO 27001, SOX and security policy compliance.

Skills

Database administration

Scripting

Education

Degree / HND in IT

Certifications relevant to IT

Database specialty or cloud certs

Tools

PowerShell

Python

T-SQL

Job description

Formula 1 is seeking a Database Administrator to join our IT department. You will oversee installation, configuration, maintenance, security, performance and availability of the organisation's database systems.

You will manage platforms such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB and cloud databases, optimise queries, implement security and back‑up procedures, and collaborate with Systems Infrastructure teams while maintaining clear documentation and ensuring regulatory compliance.