Database Administrator

Database Administrator

Full-Time No working from home possible
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage and optimise database systems to ensure performance and security.
  • Company: Reputable consultancy known for its innovative approach.
  • Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible work environment, and professional growth opportunities.
  • Other info: Opportunity for career advancement in a supportive and collaborative setting.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on critical business applications.
  • Qualifications: Experience as a Database Administrator with strong skills in various database systems.

Up to Β£447.50 p/d (Inside IR35)

2 Days on site - Telford

6 months initially

My client is a well-known consultancy seeking a database administrator. You'll be responsible for ensuring the performance, integrity, availability, and security of our database environments while supporting critical business applications and services.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade database management systems.
  • Monitor database performance and proactively resolve issues.
  • Perform regular database backups and ensure recovery procedures are tested and effective.
  • Implement and maintain database security controls and access management.
  • Optimise database structures, indexing, and queries for maximum performance.
  • Support high-availability, replication, and disaster recovery solutions.
  • Collaborate with development teams to improve application performance and database usage.
  • Produce and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and standards.
  • Support capacity planning and recommend future database improvements.

Key Requirements:

  • SC Clearance
  • Proven experience as a Database Administrator or similar role.
  • Strong experience with one or more of: Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL.

Database Administrator employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Join a leading consultancy in Telford, where you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation. With competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth, you'll be part of a team dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of database performance and security. Enjoy the benefits of working in a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and development, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

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We think you need these skills to ace Database Administrator

Database Management Systems
Performance Monitoring
Database Security Controls
Backup and Recovery Procedures
Database Optimisation
High-Availability Solutions
Replication