LEDS - Database Administrator

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to join a team in Croydon. The role involves ensuring data schema efficiency, security compliance, and developing backup solutions, requiring active SC clearance. Ideal candidates should have experience with PostgreSQL in AWS environments. This position supports a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Database Administrator with focus on LEDS.
• Active SC Clearance or ability to obtain NPPV3 required.
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL and AWS environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient schema design, indexing, and query optimisation.
• Implement access controls, encryption, and auditing.
• Develop and maintain automated backup routines.

Skills

Database Design

Performance Monitoring

Security Compliance

Backup & Recovery

Job description

LEDS - Database Administrator
Clearance required: ACTIVE SC CLEARENCE

NNPV is desirable
Location: Croydon (Hybrid)

Job Description

Experienced Database Administrator for LEDS (SC & NPPV3 -SFIA 3/4) Ideally they would have the SC at least already, we can wait for NPPV3.

Responsibilities

• Database Design & Optimisation: Ensure efficient schema design, indexing strategies, and query optimisation to support LEDS performance and scalability.
• Security & Compliance: Implement robust access controls, encryption, and auditing to meet security standards and Home Office compliance requirements.
• Backup & Recovery: Develop and maintain automated backup routines and disaster recovery plans to guarantee data integrity and availability.
• Performance Monitoring: Use PostgreSQL tools and monitoring solutions to proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks.
• Patch Management & Upgrades: Ensure managed AWS Postgres instances are at an appropriate patched version. This role requires additional vetting, which means this could take longer than our normal onboarding process. You will require additional vetting for this position, which means the process can take longer than the usual onboarding process.