SC-Cleared DBA | Hybrid Telford | Security & Performance

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 91,000; Part time

Job summary

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to support a public-sector engagement in the UK. The role focuses on ensuring performance, availability, security and ongoing maintenance of critical database environments, working with infrastructure, application and development teams.

The position is hybrid with 2 days on site in Telford, inside IR35 rate of £430 per day, and a 6-month rolling contract. Active SC clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Proven commercial experience as a Database Administrator or Database Engineer.
• Strong hands-on experience with one or more database platforms (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Solid understanding of database performance tuning and optimisation.
• Experience managing database backups, recovery and security.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with wider technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Installing, configuring and maintaining database management systems.
• Monitoring database performance and implementing performance improvements.
• Managing backups, recovery procedures and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Implementing database security controls and access permissions.
• Troubleshooting complex database issues and maintaining service availability.
• Optimising database structures, queries and overall performance.
• Supporting capacity planning, upgrades and ongoing improvements.
• Maintaining technical documentation and database procedures.
• Working with development and infrastructure teams to support business-critical applications.

Skills

Database administration

Problem solving

Independent working

Team collaboration

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to support a public-sector engagement in the UK. The role focuses on ensuring performance, availability, security and ongoing maintenance of critical database environments, working with infrastructure, application and development teams.

The position is hybrid with 2 days on site in Telford, inside IR35 rate of £430 per day, and a 6-month rolling contract. Active SC clearance is required.