Senior Database Administrator

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.