Data Infrastructure Engineer

Overview

Our long term client is a market-leading UK-based technology client that provides cutting-edge security and intelligence solutions to government agencies worldwide. They are now looking to expand their team by hiring a talented and motivated Database Infrastructure Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional who is not only skilled in database management but also has a broad knowledge of wider IT infrastructure.

You will be joining a close-knit, collaborative team where innovation is at the heart of their culture. My client prides itself on creating a supportive environment where employees are valued and encouraged to grow, offering a competitive salary, a Class-A share reward scheme, and extensive professional development opportunities.

The Role

You will play a critical role in maintaining and optimising the company's IT infrastructure, ensuring a secure and stable environment for both internal systems and remote customer platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Building, maintaining, and performance-tuning databases (Microsoft MSSQL) that operate 24/7.
• Implementing and managing high availability and replication solutions (Availability Groups, Galera Clusters) to ensure continuous operation.
• Monitoring and managing backups and disaster recovery plans.
• Configuring and maintaining firewall, networking, and VPN solutions.
• Working with virtualisation technologies (vCenter, vSphere).
• Occasional foreign travel to customer sites.

Your Profile

The ideal candidate will be a pragmatic, organised and a clear communicator, as this role will involve occasional customer-facing interactions. You will have a broad knowledge base, an eagerness to learn, and the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively.

Essential Skills

• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including Availability Groups and Replication.
• Expertise in database design and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with firewall, networking, and VPN configuration.
• Familiarity with virtualisation, vCenter, and vSphere.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Neo4J Graph Database and cloud technologies.
• Knowledge of Linux and Ubuntu operating systems.
• Experience with Active Directory administration.
• Familiarity with IoT protocols (MQTT, LoRaWAN) and hardware (servers, desktops, mobile phones).
• Ability to document methods and procedures

This is a permanent position with a highly competitive salary. If you're a skilled Database Infrastructure Engineer looking for a new challenge with a company that truly invests in its people and offers excellent career progression, please get in touch.