27 Database Administrators jobs in the United Kingdom
Database Administrator
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- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
- Proven experience as a MongoDB DBA or similar role (4+ years recommended)
- Strong understanding of MongoDB architecture, including sharding, replication, and indexing
- Experience working with MongoDB Atlas or self-managed clusters
- Proficiency with Linux systems and shell scripting
- Familiarity with monitoring tools and performance tuning techniques
- Experience with backup and disaster recovery processes
- Review the current Debezium deployment architecture, including Oracle connector configuration, Kafka integration, and downstream consumers.
- Analyze Oracle database setup for CDC compatibility (e.g., redo log configuration, supplemental logging, privileges).
- Evaluate connector performance, lag, and error handling mechanisms.
- Identify bottlenecks, misconfigurations, or anti-patterns in the current implementation.
- Provide a detailed report with findings, best practices, and actionable recommendations.
- Optionally, support implementation of recommended changes and performance tuning.
Skills :
- 4 + years of experience as a MongoDB DBA in production environments
- Deep expertise in MongoDB architecture, including replication, sharding, backup, and recovery
- Strong hands-on experience with Debezium, especially the Oracle connector (LogMiner).
- Deep understanding of Oracle internals relevant to CDC: redo logs, SCNs, archive log mode, supplemental logging.
- Proficiency with Apache Kafka and Kafka ecosystem tools.
- Experience with monitoring and debugging Debezium connectors in production environments.
- Ability to analyze logs, metrics, and connector configurations to identify root causes of issues.
- Strong documentation and communication skills for delivering technical assessments.
Edge :
- MongoDB Certified DBA Associate or higher.
- Exposure to containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, etc.).
- RedHat Certifications concerning Kafka or Debezium
Database Administrator
Posted 2 days ago
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- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
- Proven experience as a MongoDB DBA or similar role (4+ years recommended)
- Strong understanding of MongoDB architecture, including sharding, replication, and indexing
- Experience working with MongoDB Atlas or self-managed clusters
- Proficiency with Linux systems and shell scripting
- Familiarity with monitoring tools and performance tuning techniques
- Experience with backup and disaster recovery processes
- Review the current Debezium deployment architecture, including Oracle connector configuration, Kafka integration, and downstream consumers.
- Analyze Oracle database setup for CDC compatibility (e.g., redo log configuration, supplemental logging, privileges).
- Evaluate connector performance, lag, and error handling mechanisms.
- Identify bottlenecks, misconfigurations, or anti-patterns in the current implementation.
- Provide a detailed report with findings, best practices, and actionable recommendations.
- Optionally, support implementation of recommended changes and performance tuning.
Skills :
- 4 + years of experience as a MongoDB DBA in production environments
- Deep expertise in MongoDB architecture, including replication, sharding, backup, and recovery
- Strong hands-on experience with Debezium, especially the Oracle connector (LogMiner).
- Deep understanding of Oracle internals relevant to CDC: redo logs, SCNs, archive log mode, supplemental logging.
- Proficiency with Apache Kafka and Kafka ecosystem tools.
- Experience with monitoring and debugging Debezium connectors in production environments.
- Ability to analyze logs, metrics, and connector configurations to identify root causes of issues.
- Strong documentation and communication skills for delivering technical assessments.
Edge :
- MongoDB Certified DBA Associate or higher.
- Exposure to containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, etc.).
- RedHat Certifications concerning Kafka or Debezium
Database Administrator
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**3rd Line Oracle Database Administrator**
**Location: 90% to Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire / 10% West London**
**Security Clearance Level: High -DV 'Developed Vetting'**
**UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL**
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams in the UK to address some of the most complex problems in defence, government, safety and security, and transportation. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
**Are you ready for your next challenge?**
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated third line Oracle Database Administrator, with high levels of security clearance, to join our growing team of IT experts in delivering high quality IT services to our government and commercial customers. We love to work with people who have a passion for technology and the possibilities it offers. You will be self-motivated and be able to work autonomously to achieve day to day objectives with significant results on project or operational deliverables, whilst also owning a variety of activities ensuring compliance with project milestones and customer KPI's and SLA's. You must be an effective communicator, comfortable directly engaging with customers and colleagues. You will also demonstrate an analytical and systematic approach to technical challenges.
We operate a high paced and exciting collaborative working environment where the work you do is normally customer facing and has demonstrable real world impact. As such we value our staff highly and are committed to training, career development and providing opportunities to progress.
**Your Role and Responsibilities.**
You will be providing enterprise operational database support and maintenance services to a complex range of imagery and geospatial system capabilities in a high availability operational environment. This role is within the live support team and primarily covers the maintenance of Oracle database systems and to a lesser extent MSSQL & POSTGRES databases in a predominantly windows environment across a multisite enterprise solution and involvementsupport where these databases interact or provide services to the wider software solution. This includes the maintenance and updates to Data Models and Data Definition Language as well as responsibility for database integrity.
You will need a thorough understanding of Oracle databases and to a lesser extent MSSQL and other database products. Highly advantageous would be any experience with Geo-spatial products such as ArcGIS, Arc Server and Arc SDE environments. The role includes support to ClearCase and ClearQuest software and patch fixes. This is a complex and challenging role that will be highly rewarding, with extensive communication and interfacing requirements with multiple providers, agencies and Customer organisations.
The role also includes providing remote and on-site support. There is also a requirement to provide out of hours on call support from time to time. You will be expected to contribute towards the creation and ongoing maintenance of technical documentation and, while primarily supporting the operational service, also be able to provide material to support change projects if required.
**Ideally, you will have:**
+ Experience in an ITILv3 support enterprise environment.
+ Oracle DBA (10g11g) experience in an Operational Support environment.
+ Knowledge of the change and operational release cycle, including Systems Integration, Development and Test.
+ Experience of IT architectures and the application of Software/Systems engineering principles within a secure IT environment.
+ A history as a proactive 'self-starter', able to respond to complex situations with little oversight and asking for support from other technical experts as required.
+ Experience with Oracle 12c support, Windows Server, VMWare environments, WebSphere and JBOSS Applications
+ Experience with Microsoft SQL.
Any experience in working in a Defence environment, and/or with imagery and geospatial tooling and datasets would be highly desirable but is not essential.
Occasional travel to other Leidos and customer sites may be required. Keeping an eye on the technology landscape is essential, too - identification of new and relevant technologies to solve problems and make improvements is part of the job. We believe innovation is the lifeblood of customer value - we are all catalysts for innovation and improvement and committed to continuous improvement in everything we do.
To work with our talented team and our customers you would need to be able to achieve a high level of security clearance.
**Clearance Requirements:**
+ Clearance to Start DV
+ Clearance for Role DV
Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today!
**What we do for you:**
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
- Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
- Dynamic Working
Commitment to Diversity:
We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.
Who We Are:
Leidos UK & EUROPE - we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.
Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.
What Makes Us Different:
Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.
Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.
People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.
At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."
If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2. good. You'll fit right in.
**Original Posting:**
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
**Pay Range:**
£56,800.00-£72,800.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
REQNUMBER: R-
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
Database Administrator
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**Database Administrator (DBA)**
Leidos is seeking an experienced Database
(DBA) to be part of a team supporting and maintaining an IT service management tool (ServiceNow) for a large organisation. This role requires hands-on experience with database administration, optimization, and disaster recovery planning. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring database stability, security, and performance, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data integrity and system efficiency. This role requires a daily in-office presence.
Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people and our community. Our mission and our values guide the way we do business. The foundation of our Leidos culture is our Values, Beliefs and Expectations by which we select, recognise and reward employees. They create the environment that drives us toward our mission.
Passionate about customer success by being determined to understand and respond to our customers' needs as if they were our own. United as a team, we are bound together by our conviction that ethics and integrity is core to how we operate.
Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defence, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Candidate must be eligible to undergo security clearance (DV).
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Database Administration & Maintenance: Provide technical support for MariaDB (MySQL) databases, ensuring optimal performance and availability.
+ Backup & Disaster Recovery: Implement regular database backups to allow for efficient data recovery in the event of system failures.
+ Monitoring & Performance Optimization: Track system performance and identify bottlenecks affecting database efficiency and data integrity.
+ Incident & Problem Management: Troubleshoot database-related incidents and implement proactive solutions to minimize downtime.
+ Capacity Planning: Monitor and forecast database storage and performance needs, ensuring scalability.
+ Upgrades & Patch Management: Plan and execute major database upgrades and periodic patching to maintain system stability.
+ Database Logging & Monitoring: Configure and manage database logs for integration into a SIEM (Security information and event management) solution for monitoring and security compliance.
+ High Availability & Failover Management: Monitor, maintain and orchestrate manual failover and failback procedures to maintain uptime.
+ Automation & Scripting: Develop scripts using SQL, Bash, or Python to automate database maintenance and monitoring tasks.
+ Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Maintain database build and upgrade documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for the team.
+ Testing & Validation Support: Assist testing teams with execution of test scripts for database validation and performance assessment.
**You will have:**
+ Proven experience as a Database Administrator (DBA)
+ Expertise in MariaDB or other relational databases (MySQL, Oracle, or SQL Server).
+ Experience with backup and disaster recovery strategies for databases.
+ Knowledge of database tuning, indexing, and query optimization.
+ Understanding of networking protocols relevant to databases (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing).
+ Familiarity with IT Service Management (ITSM) tools, preferably ServiceNow.
+ Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
+ Knowledge of ITIL/ITSM principles and best practices.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
**Desirable Skills:**
+ Familiarity with security frameworks such as CIS benchmarks or ISO 27001.
+ Hands-on experience with high availability clustering and replication.
+ Familiarity with virtualization technologies.
+ Experience with automated patch management in database environments.
+ ServiceNow environment experience is desirable.
+ Experience of transitioning systems to service.
**WHAT DO WE DO FOR YOU?**
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
- Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
-Dynamic Working
**Commitment to Diversity:**
We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.
**Who We Are:**
Leidos UK & EUROPE ( - we work to make theworldsafer,healthier,andmore efficient through technology, engineering andscience.
Leidosis agrowing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.
**What Makes Us Different:**
Purpose:you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can _inspire_ change.
Collaboration:having _flexibility_ to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs andours.
People:Leidos _empowers_ people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by _enabling growthwhilst developing_ . We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to _be inspired_ and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plan that enhance your future.
At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."
If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2. good. You'll fit right in.
**Original Posting:**
At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."
If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2. good. You'll fit right in.
**Pay Range:**
£47,500.00-£60,900.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
REQNUMBER: R-
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
SQL Database Administrator
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SQL Database Administrator
Agile Hybrid Homeworking (office base Norwich)
Full time, 37 hours a week, Monday – Friday
Starting Salary at £31,305 per annum, with future progression opportunities to £33,302 per annum.
Permanent Contract
About the role
SQL is the backbone of modern databases, allowing businesses to store, manage and retrieve critical information with precision. Broadland Housing Association are recruiting for an experienced SQL Database Administrator who will manage and maintain the business database systems to optimise performance and security. This role will involve:
- Identifying technical problems and incidents: managing, coordinating and prioritisation of tasks to resolve technical incidents in a timely manner.
- Developing and documenting change requests to improve control / reduce risk to security performance and availability.
- Creating technical and functional documentation to ensure that it is reviewed and maintained accurately
About You
The successful candidate will have experience working in database administration and have strong knowledge of database management systems such as SQL Server. The candidate must have exposure to working with database backup and recovery procedures.
All team members and colleagues working for Broadland will always be expected to act in a manner that is consistent with our corporate values and behaviours, as detailed in the job description.
About Us
Broadland Housing Association offers more than 5,700 quality homes across Norfolk and North Suffolk believing that everyone deserves a home that meets their needs; we offer a caring, effective and high-quality service that is fair to everyone. We are one of the top 25 Housing Organisations to work for in the UK and feature in the top 50 organisations to work for in the East of England.
We are a Hybrid Homeworking employer and provide the team with the tools to work from home (approx. 60% home and 40% office split). As the role requires attendance at Broadland premises candidates must live within a 75-minute commute of their office location (Norwich, NR1 1HU).
We offer staff many great benefits such as:
- Enhanced annual leave starting from 22 days, plus a day off for your Birthday, a Volunteering Day and a Personal day.
- Generous contributory pension scheme.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme to support you when you need it.
- Health Cash Plan – claiming for things such as Eye Tests and Prescriptions as well as many other wellness and money saving perks.
- Utilities Allowance to support Hybrid Home Workers.
- Lots of Training Opportunities.
- And many more – Please see our Benefits Document available on our website!
For full details or to apply, please visit our website:
Careers - Broadland Housing Association or if you have any questions regarding this role or any other vacancies at Broadland Housing Association, please contact our recruitment line on and leave a message.
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 14 September 2025
Senior Database Administrator
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Senior Database Administrator
- Hybrid working: Only 2 days per week onsite in Southampton
- Salary: 62,000 + bonus
- Benefits: Pension, healthcare, career development
- Career growth: Genuine opportunities to progress within a world-class tech company
Are you an experienced SQL Server expert looking for your next big challenge?
Join a global tech leader where innovation, high performance, and career growth are at the heart of everything they do. This is your chance to make a real impact as a Senior DBA , working on mission-critical systems in a cutting-edge environment.
What you'll be doing:
- Install, configure, upgrade, monitor, and maintain multiple SQL Server databases in a 24/7 environment
- Optimise database and application performance
- Manage backup and recovery policies and procedures
- Implement robust database security measures
- Create, maintain, and monitor SQL scripts and processes
- Collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams to solve complex challenges
What we're looking for:
- 5+ years' experience managing mission-critical SQL Server databases
- Strong T-SQL programming skills
- Experience with database replication and Availability Groups
- Proven problem-solving ability and a track record of meeting deadlines
- Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration
Desirable skills (not essential, but a big plus):
- SSAS, SSRS, SSIS
- Kafka, MSK, Snowflake, Aurora DB, SNS
- AWS or Azure database management
If you're ready to join a company that challenges limits, delivers excellence, and offers a truly rewarding career path, we want to hear from you.
If you have the skills required then please send your CV to (url removed)
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
SQL Database Administrator
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SQL Database Administrator with strong SQL server performance tuning, T-SQL development and HA/DR is sought by a data & digital innovation company based near Birmingham (long term remote working available).
With a 30-year history of delivering end to end digital solutions for a national client base this individual will form part of the senior technical operational team auditing, reporting and implementing business critical database improvements.
This SQL Database Administrator can expect a high level of autonomy to drive technical improvements working closely with senior stakeholders to help the business scale through innovation so experience working within a high growth SME, MSP or consultancy would be a real plus.
This role would suit an administrator with the technical skill set to work operationally with the stakeholder engagement skills to work with internal stakeholders to drive change.
In return this SQL Database Administrator can expect a clear progression pathway with award winning career development support.
This SQL Database Administrator based near Birmingham should have most of the following key skills:
- Proven experience working as a hands on SQL DBA supporting enterprise grade internal systems
- T-SQL development experience
- Performance tuning exposure
- Experience working in a SME, scale up, MSP or consultancy environment would be useful
- Experience working with senior stakeholders to understand their functional requirements translating these to technical system improvements
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
This SQL Database Administrator will receive:
- Starting salary of up to £70,000 DoE
- Bonus scheme
- Hybrid, flexible working with the occasional trip to the Birmingham HQ
- Flexible working hours
- Clear progression pathway
- Personal development scheme with training budget and time allocation
- Private pension scheme
- Regular team socials
- Fast paced, autonomous culture
- Regular remuneration reviews
So if you are a SQL DBA and like the sound of joining a high growth, dynamic business that with excellent progression opportunities then please click apply now to be considered.
SQL Database Administrator
SQL server, T-SQL, MySQL SSRS, SSIS, AzureSQL
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Senior Database Administrator
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Senior Database Administrator
Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking .
Package: 50,060 - 70,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)
Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight.
Clearance Level: You will need to obtain and maintain DV security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 10 years in order to apply for DV clearance.
Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.
Ready to play your part?
At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?
AWE is currently recruiting for a Senior Database Administrator for the Operational Application Services group.
AWE are embarking upon a business-wide transformation and our databases are central to our success. We seek a forward-thinking Senior DBA to join our team of database administrators looking after SQL Server and Oracle databases across on-premise and cloud platforms. Our databases underpin what we do from 3rd party application support, in-house development, data warehousing and business intelligence capability.
What you'll do:
- Provide primary support for MS SQL and Oracle database environments including daily operations, backup and recovery, performance monitoring, tuning, and production support
- Install, upgrade, patch and manage the Oracle and MS SQL database estate
- Respond to incidents as appropriate to maintain/resume service
- Work with 3rd party suppliers as necessary to meet operational demands
- Define and test disaster recovery plans
- Coach and mentor junior members of the DBA team
- Define and implement best practises and standards with a focus on database security and auditing, ensuring database estate complies with industry best practices and AWE security requirements.
- Evaluate and deploy new database technologies including monitoring solutions
- Continual process improvement with a focus on automation of repeatable tasks
Who are we looking for?
We do need you to have the following:
- Good, demonstrable knowledge of administering SQL Server (SQL2014, SQL2019) and Oracle (19c) databases
- Experience of deploying Oracle WebLogic and Oracle Enterprise Manager
- Knowledge of SQL Database services within MS Azure
Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:
- Experience with design/development of databases
- Great communication skills - translate technical to non-technical and vice-versa
- Strong command of SQL and SQL server tools
- PowerShell and Unix Shell Scripting skills
- Advanced knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring standards
You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.
Work hard, be rewarded:
We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:
- 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
- Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
- Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
- Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
- Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
- Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
- Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
- Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.
The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.
Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.
Next steps:
Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application.
Important things you need to know:
- We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
- We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
- Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.
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Senior Database Administrator
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Senior Database Administrator
Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking .
Package: 50,060 - 70,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)
Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight.
Clearance Level: You will need to obtain and maintain DV security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 10 years in order to apply for DV clearance.
Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.
Ready to play your part?
At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?
AWE is currently recruiting for a Senior Database Administrator for the Operational Application Services group.
AWE are embarking upon a business-wide transformation and our databases are central to our success. We seek a forward-thinking Senior DBA to join our team of database administrators looking after SQL Server and Oracle databases across on-premise and cloud platforms. Our databases underpin what we do from 3rd party application support, in-house development, data warehousing and business intelligence capability.
What you'll do:
- Provide primary support for MS SQL and Oracle database environments including daily operations, backup and recovery, performance monitoring, tuning, and production support
- Install, upgrade, patch and manage the Oracle and MS SQL database estate
- Respond to incidents as appropriate to maintain/resume service
- Work with 3rd party suppliers as necessary to meet operational demands
- Define and test disaster recovery plans
- Coach and mentor junior members of the DBA team
- Define and implement best practises and standards with a focus on database security and auditing, ensuring database estate complies with industry best practices and AWE security requirements.
- Evaluate and deploy new database technologies including monitoring solutions
- Continual process improvement with a focus on automation of repeatable tasks
Who are we looking for?
We do need you to have the following:
- Good, demonstrable knowledge of administering SQL Server (SQL2014, SQL2019) and Oracle (19c) databases
- Experience of deploying Oracle WebLogic and Oracle Enterprise Manager
- Knowledge of SQL Database services within MS Azure
Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:
- Experience with design/development of databases
- Great communication skills - translate technical to non-technical and vice-versa
- Strong command of SQL and SQL server tools
- PowerShell and Unix Shell Scripting skills
- Advanced knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring standards
You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.
Work hard, be rewarded:
We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:
- 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
- Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
- Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
- Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
- Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
- Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
- Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
- Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.
The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.
Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.
Next steps:
Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application.
Important things you need to know:
- We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
- We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
- Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.
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Database Administrator & decommissioning
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Job Description
Urgent Contract Database Administrator with decommissioning
Duration: 4 months initial
Inside IR35
3 days onsite in Milton Keynes office
+13 Years of experience required
- Server Decommissioning Specialist
- Identify and evaluate Servers for decommissioning based on operational and business requirements.
- Perform comprehensive backup and migration of critical data before shutdown.
- Disable associated services, applications, and scheduled tasks to ensure a clean decommissioning process.
- Revoke user access and update security policies to maintain compliance and data integrity.
- Unmount storage volumes, securely wipe disks, and shut down operating systems following best practices.
- Ensure adherence to compliance standards and update asset management systems accordingly.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Database Administration: Proficient in managing databases with a focus on decommissioning-related requirements.
- Scripting & Automation: Skilled in Shell Scripting (Bash, Python) to automate decommissioning tasks.
- Storage & Data Security: Strong understanding of storage management and secure data wiping techniques.
- Networking & Access Control: Knowledge of network configurations, Firewall rules, and user access protocols.
- Backup & Recovery: Experience in data backup, recovery, and migration strategies.
- ITIL & Compliance: Familiarity with incident management, change control processes, and compliance documentation.