Senior Analyst- Database

Carnival Corporation & plc; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discounted Cruising plus F&F

Annual bonus

25 days leave + BH + trading scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Contributory DC Pension scheme

Job summary

Carnival UK is seeking a Senior Analyst, Database Administrator to drive excellence across our database platforms. You will provide SME guidance, manage security, backups, performance, and lead incident investigations across our shore and ship estate.

This fixed-term, full-time role offers hybrid working with up to two days from home and the chance to influence cloud and on-premise databases within a global cruise company.

Qualifications

• Experience managing enterprise production databases (Oracle & SQL Server).
• Familiar with ITIL, Change Management and password tools (e.g. KeePass/Idira/CyberArk).
• Proficient with SQL tools like SQL Plus, SQL Developer, SSMS and SSIS.
• Strong ability to lead incident investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Experience improving database security, backups, replication and performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME across database technologies for operations and projects.
• Lead admin, maintenance and service improvement of database estates.
• Manage security, risk, compliance, capacity, performance and backups.
• Act as senior escalation point for incidents and problem resolution.

Skills

Oracle/SQL Server

ITIL/Change Mgmt

Security & backups

Troubleshooting leadership

Stakeholder comms

Tools

SQL Plus

SQL Developer

SSMS

SSIS

ServiceNow

KeePass

CyberArk

Job description

Job Description

In our continuous journey of growth and innovation at Carnival UK, we are seeking a Senior Analyst, Database Administrator to bring fresh insights and expertise to our technology department.

This pivotal role will involve:

• Provide subject matter expertise across database technologies for operational and project delivery purposes
• Manage database security, risk, compliance, capacity, performance, monitoring, backups, replication, and relationships with external vendors.
• Act as a senior escalation point, leading incident and problem investigation, root cause analysis, and technical improvement activities.
• Lead the administration, support, maintenance, and continuous service improvement of database technologies across our shore and ship estate.
• This role is positioned at CUK08 level within our organisation and is available on a full-time, Fixed Term contract basis. We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.

Who We Are

Carnival UK is a leading name in the holiday sector, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday happiness to our guests. Our success is built on a foundation of diverse talents and perspectives, and we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

What You'll Bring

Your unique background and skills are what will make you stand out. We're looking for:

• Experience supporting enterprise-level production databases, including Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server database management systems.
• Experience with ITIL and Change Management (ideally using ServiceNow) and password management (e.g. KeePass/Idira/Cyberark)
• Familiar with database tools like SQL Plus, SQL Developer, SSMS and SSIS
• Strong operational knowledge of database maintenance, performance tuning, optimisation, patching, capacity management, backups, and replication.
• The ability to lead complex technical troubleshooting and provide clear guidance to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

About You: The Ideal Candidate

You are more than just your CV. You're someone who brings:

• A clear, measured, and systematic approach to solving complex technical issues.
• Personal accountability, sound judgement, and the ability to work effectively with minimal input.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to coach, mentor, and share knowledge with colleagues.
• A continuous improvement mindset and the confidence to challenge proposals and influence customers, suppliers, partners, and peers.

Why Join Us?

Working with us means more than just a role in technology. It’s about being part of a team that values well-being and personal growth. Here’s what we offer:

• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
• Annual bonus
• Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme

Recruitment Journey

For more information on your recruitment journey, please visit our Candidate Journey Map.

Any offer of employment for this role will be conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a Basic DBS check. A criminal record will not automatically bar you from employment; any information disclosed will be considered fairly and proportionately in light of the responsibilities of the role.

Some roles which we determine will also be subject to a Standard/ Enhanced check;

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Standard/ Enhanced DBS check. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and applicants will be required to disclose criminal record information that we are legally entitled to consider. We assess such information fairly and, on a case‑by‑case basis, taking into account the nature of the role and the relevance of the information disclosed.

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About Us

Holidays are one of life’s greatest pleasures. Having the chance to relax, escape and explore is a magical thing. And there is no better holiday than a cruise.

No one knows cruising like Carnival UK, where talented people from across the globe come together to create unforgettable holiday happiness. As part of the world’s largest holiday travel and leisure company, we take enormous pride in bringing to life two of the most iconic brands from Britain’s rich seafaring heritage, P&O Cruises and Cunard. Collectively they have been delivering unbridled joy, boundless adventure and lifelong memories to millions of people for over 350 years. And in a multi-million pound global holiday market, where cruising has barely scratched the surface, we have the opportunity to do that for many, many more people.

Our diverse yet tight knit teams share high standards, heartfelt values and passion for our purpose. Our Culture Essentials describe the expectations we have for ourselves and of each other, in building a culture that supports safe, sustainable, compliant operations and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.

It’s through the successful delivery of these extraordinary travel experiences for our target markets and our distinctive culture, that we hope to become Travel’s Employer of Choice.