Database Administrator [DBA]

About the role

We are seeking a talented Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team based in Helensburgh. This role benefits from or 4xFlex working pattern, offering a 4 day week Mon - Thu. We're also offering hybrid working with this role typically having 1 - 2 days a week onsite in Helensburgh and hybrid working depending on business needs. The successful candidate will help keep our databases running smoothly, protecting their accuracy and security. They’ll support database planning and development tasks and be on hand to troubleshoot user issues as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, configure, and maintain database management systems (DBMS) to ensure optimal performance.
• Implement and monitor database solutions to ensure data integrity and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and data loss.
• Perform database tuning and regular updates.
• Knowledge on test backup and recovery plans.
• Automate routine database tasks using scripts and tools.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and protection regulations.
• Monitor database performance and provide performance improvement recommendations.

The successful candidate must achieve the appropriate level (SC) of security clearance. More details can be found here

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• Proven experience as a Database Administrator (DBA)
• SQL Expertise: Strong knowledge of DMV SQL.
• Backup and Recovery: Proficiency in implementing and managing database backup and recovery plans.
• Security: Knowledge of database security practices and data protection regulations.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing database environments.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively individually and in a small team environment and contribute to collective goals.

Desired Skills

• MS SQL Database Administrator DBA with experience of 2019+.
• Exposure to Oracle or PostGRES.
• Database Tuning: Experience in reading query plans.
• Scripting: Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell.