Engineer Applications Operations Data Base Administrator (DBA) - FCDO Services - HEO

Manchester Digital; Hanslope; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government services organization is seeking an Engineer Applications Operations DBA to support critical IT operations. The successful candidate will manage complex software and systems, work collaboratively within a high-pressure team, and contribute to national security through IT excellence. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and an opportunity for professional growth in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Civil Service Pension

On-site gym and nursery

Qualifications

• Agile & ITIL Foundation level or relevant experience.
• Significant experience in fast-paced team environments.
• Technical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer complex software and operating systems.
• Document asset lifecycles and prepare technical documentation.
• Engage with users and stakeholders to resolve incidents.

Skills

Microsoft role-based certification - Associate

Strong technical understanding of hardware, software, and systems

Experience in secure environments

Familiarity with Agile and ITIL frameworks

Working knowledge of Linux and MS Azure

Education

Level 3 Information Communication Technician

Tools

ServiceNow

MySQL

PostGreSQL

Job description

Engineer Applications Operations Data Base Administrator (DBA) - FCDO Services - HEO

Full-time (Permanent) £38,351 - £40,304 Plus location allowance £1750
Published on 11 August 2025 Deadline 27 August 2025

Location

Hanslope, South East England, MK19 7BH

About the job

Job summary

At FCDO Services we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we’re on. In our world, it all matters.

Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Whether it’s creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy’s servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them.

Providing innovation to government partners.

Working at the cutting-edge of technology

It all matters.

Make a vital contribution to the success of our international IT operation

Our highly collaborative teams of IT engineers, analysts and managers help to keep the UK safe and secure, and when you join us in this role you’ll make a vital contribution to the maintenance and installation of our complex software and operating systems. Carrying out routine maintenance and administration tasks to ensure applications are available correctly, you’ll identify any operational problems or faults, use all your expertise as you contribute to their resolution, and provide our specialists, users and managers with proposals for improvements to our operations.

Documenting information about assets across their life cycle, and preparing high and low-level technical and operational process documentation, you’ll engage with our users and stakeholders to gather evidence relating to incidents and problems, and keep them informed of progress. Coaching, mentoring and sharing your expertise with your associates and colleagues, you’ll have plenty of time to keep up to speed with the latest technologies while maintaining your own professional development. In addition, we’ll expect you to contribute to the delivery of on-call services, and you may also be asked to support some out-of-hours work.

Use all your expertise as you help defend the UK’s security interests

With relevant Agile and ITIL Foundation level experience, you should have Microsoft Associate certification and a strong technical understanding of the hardware, software and systems supported by our organisation. It’s essential that you have significant experience working as a member of a high-pressure, fast-paced team in a similar role – this should include working with complex technologies in secure enterprise environment, for example with the MOD. Also working at practioner level with Linux, MySQL, PostGreSQL. Also experience working with MS Azure and AWS Cloud.

You should have a Level 3 Information Communication Technician or IT Computer Science qualification, or relevant experience, and the ability to use relevant tools, such as ServiceNow would be desirable. Strong numerical and analytical skills are important, and working knowledge of relevant components, devices, processes and protocols would be a plus.

Discover the support you need to grow your career further

But we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.

Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/

To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

Closing date: 27/08/2025

It takes a diverseteam to protect a diverse world

The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.

Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match.

Person specification

We are looking for people with:

• Microsoft role-based certification - Associate and relevant product certifications.
• Strong technical understanding of hardware, software and systems being supported.
• Significant experience in relevant roles, including technologies in an enterprise environment, and of working within a secure environment, e.g. MOD.
• Experience in a high-pressured, fast-paced team
• Level 3 Information Communication Technician or equivalent level 3 qualification in IT Computer Science or relevant experience

Qualifications

Agile & ITIL Foundation level / relevant experience.
Microsoft role-based certification - Associate and relevant product certifications.
Level 3 Information Communication Technician or equivalent level 3 qualification in IT Computer Science or relevant experience – if experience please detail in your application

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Delivering at Pace
• Working Together
• Making Effective Decisions

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Strong technical understanding of hardware, software and systems being supported.
• Significant experience in relevant roles, including technologies in an enterprise environment, and of working within a secure environment, e.g. MOD.
• Experience in a high-pressured, fast-paced team