At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage PostgreSQL databases and optimise performance in secure environments.
- Company: Join a leading global tech and digital transformation organisation.
- Benefits: Up to £60k salary, matched pension, private medical cover, and 25 days leave.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with great career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a collaborative team delivering impactful data-driven solutions.
- Qualifications: Strong PostgreSQL DBA experience and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Location: Hybrid – Minimum 2 days per week onsite - Northwood or Andover or Corsham
Salary: Up to £60k DoE + Excellent Benefits Package
Clearance: Active SC Cleared required (DV Clearance highly desirable)
Are you an experienced PostgreSQL DBA looking to work on secure, large-scale platforms across cloud and on-premise environments?
We’re working with a leading global technology and digital transformation organisation seeking a Database Administrator, skilled in PostgreSQL and/or Oracle, to support critical platforms operating within secure environments.
This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative engineering team delivering complex data-driven solutions across enterprise and government-focused programmes.
You’ll work closely with infrastructure teams, data engineers, and data scientists to manage and evolve core PostgreSQL data platforms supporting complex applications and data pipelines.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Managing PostgreSQL database clusters across multiple cloud and on-premise environments
- Monitoring, tuning, and optimising database performance
- Designing and maintaining scalable database schemas, tables, and views
- Managing database migrations and data structures across environments, including offline deployments
- Defining backup, recovery, and failover strategies
- Managing database security, roles, permissions, and Row Level Security (RLS)
- Supporting data ingestion from a wide range of sources alongside engineering and data teams
- Working with infrastructure teams on installation, patching, and database configuration
- Owning and evolving core data models within the platform
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong PostgreSQL DBA experience within enterprise or secure environments
- Database performance tuning, optimisation, and troubleshooting
- Experience with:
- Query optimisation
- Index tuning
- Execution plan analysis
- Experience managing PostgreSQL clustering and failover strategies
- Strong data modelling and schema design experience
- Knowledge of backup and recovery methodologies
- Experience storing and managing JSON objects within PostgreSQL
- Strong stakeholder communication and collaborative working skills
Desirable Skills
- Experience with PostgreSQL extensions such as:
- pgvector
- PostGIS
- Apache AGE
- Additional experience with Oracle and/or MS SQL Server
- Experience supporting data science or data engineering environments
- Exposure to secure or highly regulated environments
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must hold active SC Clearance as a minimum. DV eligibility is highly desirable. Candidates must have lived and worked continuously in the UK for the past 5–7 years.
Benefits
- Matched pension contributions up to 10%
- Private medical cover
- Income protection
- Life assurance
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Flexible benefits programme
- Hybrid working model
- Excellent career progression and training opportunities
Administrator (Database Administrator) in Northwood employer: Searchability NS&D
As a leading organisation in cyber security and technology transformation, our client offers an exceptional work environment in London, where you can engage with high-impact Defence and National Security programmes. With a strong focus on professional development, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to collaborate with seasoned experts, this role promises not only career progression but also the chance to tackle complex challenges that make a real difference in securing sensitive environments.
