Database Administrator

Database Administrator

Contract Details

• Contract Length: 6 months
• Location: Telford (2 days onsite per week)
• Day Rate: £445/day inside IR35
• Clearance: SC Clearance

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator to manage the performance, integrity, availability, and security of enterprise database environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring databases remain reliable, secure, and optimised while working closely with development teams and wider IT functions to deliver robust database solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain Database Management System (DBMS) software.
• Monitor database performance to ensure optimum availability and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues promptly.
• Perform routine database maintenance, backups and recovery activities.
• Ensure business continuity through effective backup and disaster recovery processes.

Database Security

• Implement and maintain database security controls to protect sensitive information.
• Manage user access permissions and privileges.
• Conduct regular security audits and implement improvements where required.
• Ensure compliance with organisational security standards and best practices.

Data Management

• Design, develop and implement database solutions to support business requirements.
• Optimise database structures, indexing and SQL queries for performance.
• Develop and maintain database standards, policies and procedures.
• Ensure data integrity, consistency and availability across all environments.

Capacity Planning

• Monitor database growth and forecast future capacity requirements.
• Recommend hardware and software enhancements to support increasing demand.
• Support performance tuning and scalability initiatives.

Documentation & Reporting

• Produce and maintain accurate database documentation, configurations and operational procedures.
• Generate reports relating to database performance, usage, security and capacity.

Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with application development teams to optimise database performance.
• Provide technical guidance and support to users and IT colleagues.
• Keep up to date with emerging database technologies and industry best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience working as a Database Administrator or in a similar role.
• Strong experience administering one or more of the following:
  • Oracle
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL
• Strong understanding of:
  • Database security
  • Backup and recovery
  • Performance tuning
  • Database optimisation
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within technical teams.

Desirable Skills

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP).
• Microsoft Certified Database Administrator or equivalent database certifications.
• Previous experience working within secure Government or highly regulated environments.
• Active SC Clearance.