IT Database Administrator

DX Network Services Limited; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

DX Discounts Portal

Job summary

DX Network Services Limited in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced MS SQL Database Administrator to manage and optimize critical SQL Server environments across on-premises and cloud platforms.

You will ensure security, performance, and availability while collaborating with development and IT teams. The role supports a hybrid work schedule with two days in the Liverpool office and three days remote.

Qualifications

• Experience with MS SQL databases and monitoring tools.
• Ability to maintain database availability, performance, and security.
• Excellent communication with IT and development teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize MS SQL database systems supporting critical business applications.
• Maintain database systems in line with data protection regulations and security protocols.
• Design, implement, and maintain secure, robust MS SQL database infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on backup, disaster recovery, and data retention strategies.
• Assist with capacity planning to accommodate growing data needs.
• Monitor and improve database performance, reliability, and security, resolving issues promptly.

Skills

MS SQL

Team player

Cloud platforms

PowerShell

Problem solving

Tools

SQL Server Management

RedGate

Spotlight

SQL Sentry

Job description

Salary: £24,000 - 56,000 per year

Requirements

• Friendly, hard-working team player who is positive, self-motivated, approachable, and detail-oriented
• Proficiency in managing and optimizing MS SQL databases
• Experience with MS SQL Server Management and monitoring tools such as RedGate, Spotlight, or SQL Sentry
• Proven ability to maintain database availability, performance, and security
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot database issues efficiently
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is preferred
• PowerShell scripting knowledge is advantageous
• Ideally, 5–10 years of relevant database administration experience
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Clear communication skills for liaising with development and other IT teams

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize MS SQL database systems supporting critical business applications
• Maintain database systems in line with data protection regulations and security protocols
• Design, implement, and maintain secure, robust MS SQL database infrastructure
• Optimize database performance and ensure data accuracy and integrity through validation and proactive issue resolution
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on backup, disaster recovery, and data retention strategies
• Assist with capacity planning to accommodate growing data needs
• Monitor and improve database performance, reliability, and security, resolving issues promptly
• Support and troubleshoot database-related issues to minimize operational disruption

Technologies

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Support
• PowerShell
• Redgate
• SQL
• Security
• Sentry

More

We are DX, a leading independent parcel, mail, and logistics services company operating across the UK and Ireland. We provide next-day and scheduled parcel and freight delivery, warehouse management, and other logistics solutions. This IT Database Administrator role supports our critical business applications and offers a blend of office and remote work: two days per week at our Liverpool Docks office and three days remotely. We offer training and career development opportunities, alongside competitive pay, 25 days holiday increasing with length of service plus bank holidays, long service recognition, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits, a company pension, life assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 Virtual GP, and access to a DX Discounts Portal. Youll work with supportive colleagues focused on delivering our Delivered Exactly promise.

last updated 40 week of 2026