Database & Systems Engineer

Breedon Group plc

East Midlands

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 75,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Contributory Pension Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Holiday Buy Scheme

Volunteer Scheme

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Job summary

Breedon Group plc seeks a Database & Systems Engineer to administer and optimise SQL Server environments, ensuring data security, availability, and compliance across finance and operational systems at Breedon Head Office in Derbyshire.

You will lead 2nd/3rd line support, manage backups, patching, and system upgrades, and collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable platform upgrades.

Qualifications

Strong SQL Server administration experience (backup/recovery, performance tuning, security).
Experience supporting business-critical systems, particularly accounting or finance platforms.
Solid understanding of database security and vulnerability remediation.
Experience managing system upgrades, patching, and compliance activities.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across systems and applications.

Responsibilities

Database Administration (Primary Focus): Administer, maintain, and optimise Microsoft SQL Server environments; manage backup, recovery, and DR processes; monitor performance; design/maintain structures; ensure data integrity and security.
Business-Critical Systems Support: Provide technical support and administration for business-critical systems; work with stakeholders; support integrations between databases and business systems; troubleshoot issues.
Security, Compliance & Vulnerability Management: Patching, upgrades, and compliance-related changes; remediate vulnerabilities; ensure alignment with security policies and compliance; support audits and documentation.
Systems Administration: Support underlying infrastructure; maintain reliability, performance, and availability; assist with capacity planning and lifecycle management.
Project Delivery: Act as technical resource across IT projects; support system upgrades, migrations, integrations; collaborate with cross-functional teams; contribute to design, testing, implementation.
Operational & Support Activities: Provide 2nd/3rd line support; participate in out-of-hours support; maintain runbooks and procedures; improve processes and automation; manage license requirements.

Skills

SQL Server administration

Business-critical systems support

Security & compliance

Patch management

Troubleshooting

Tools

PowerShell

Azure SQL

Cognos/Power BI

Job description

Database & Systems Engineer

Application Deadline: 30 September 2026

Department: Information Technology Services

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Breedon Head Office, Pinnacle House, Breedon on the Hill, Derbyshire

Description

The Database & Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration, support, and optimisation of the organisation’s database platforms and business-critical systems, including accounting and financial applications. The role will ensure system availability, performance, security, and compliance, while supporting both operational activities and project delivery across the IT function.

Key Responsibilities

Database Administration (Primary Focus)

Administer, maintain, and optimise Microsoft SQL Server environments (or equivalent)
Manage database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes
Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning improvements
Design and maintain database structures to support business applications
Ensure data integrity, consistency, and security across all environments

Business-Critical Systems Support

Provide technical support and administration for business-critical systems
Work closely with business stakeholders to ensure systems meet operational requirements
Support integrations between databases and business systems
Troubleshoot and resolve issues impacting financial and operational processes

Security, Compliance & Vulnerability Management

Carry out patching, upgrades, and compliance-related changes across the estate
Remediate vulnerabilities identified through penetration testing and security assessments
Ensure systems align with internal security policies and external compliance requirements
Support audit activities and maintain appropriate system documentation

Systems Administration

Support underlying infrastructure hosting database and business systems
Maintain system reliability, performance, and availability
Assist with capacity planning and lifecycle management of systems

Project Delivery

Act as a technical resource across IT projects, including system upgrades, migrations, integrations
Support the delivery of new systems or enhancements to existing platforms
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes
Contribute to technical design, testing, and implementation activities

Operational & Support Activities

Provide 2nd/3rd line support for database and application-related issues
Participate in out-of-hours support and maintenance windows where required
Maintain clear documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures
Continuously improve processes, automation, and system reliability
Keep track of License requirements, ensuring we remain compliant

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

Strong SQL Server administration experience (backup/recovery, performance tuning, security)
Experience supporting business-critical systems, particularly accounting or finance platforms
Solid understanding of database security and vulnerability remediation
Experience managing system upgrades, patching, and compliance activities
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across systems and applications

Desirable