At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and optimise enterprise databases while ensuring security and performance.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in Telford with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, flexible work environment, and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring data integrity and security in a vital role.
- Qualifications: Experience with database management systems like Oracle, SQL Server, or MySQL.
The predicted salary is between 39600 - 52800 £ per year.
Contract Length: 6 months
Location: Telford (2 days onsite per week)
Day Rate: £445/day inside IR35
Clearance: SC Clearance
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.
Data Administrator / Administrator in Telford employer: Stealth iT Consulting
Join a forward-thinking organisation in Telford that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where your expertise as a Database Administrator will be recognised and rewarded. With a commitment to employee growth, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring you stay at the forefront of database technologies. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid working model, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life while contributing to meaningful projects that make a difference.
