Database Administrator (DBA)

Posted 9 hours 31 minutes ago by Experis UK

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Shropshire, Telford, United Kingdom, TF1 1
Job Description
Database Administrator (DBA)

Rate: £460 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Telford (2 days per week onsite)
Duration: 6 Months
Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced SC Cleared Database Administrator (DBA) to join a large-scale technology programme, supporting the performance, security, availability, and reliability of critical database environments.

This is a hands on role responsible for database administration, performance tuning, backup and recovery, security management, and capacity planning across enterprise database platforms.

Key Responsibilities
  • Install, configure, administer, and maintain database platforms.
  • Monitor database performance and proactively identify opportunities for optimisation.
  • Perform database troubleshooting, incident resolution, and root cause analysis.
  • Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
  • Implement and maintain database security controls, permissions, and access management.
  • Optimise database structures, indexing, and queries for performance and scalability.
  • Support database design and deployment activities.
  • Conduct capacity planning and provide recommendations for future growth.
  • Produce and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and operational runbooks.
  • Work closely with development, infrastructure, and support teams to ensure platform stability and performance.
Essential Skills & Experience
  • Proven experience as a Database Administrator within enterprise environments.
  • Strong expertise in one or more of:
    • Oracle
    • SQL Server
    • PostgreSQL
    • MySQL
  • Strong experience with:
    • Database Security
    • Backup & Recovery
    • High Availability
    • Performance Tuning
    • Capacity Planning
  • Experience troubleshooting complex database issues.
  • Strong SQL skills and understanding of database architecture.
  • Excellent problem solving and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable Skills
  • Oracle Certified Professional (OCP).
  • Microsoft Database Certifications.
  • Experience supporting cloud hosted database platforms.
  • Experience working within Agile or DevOps delivery environments.
  • Knowledge of database automation and scripting.