Database Administrator

As a Database Administrator, you will manage and safeguard the organisation’s databases to ensure secure, reliable, and high-performing data services for critical public functions. You will work with technical teams across the organisation to design, implement, and continually improve database solutions while adhering to government security and data management standards. The role combines hands-on administration with governance and collaboration to support secure data delivery. This hybrid, on-site position in Telford offers a meaningful impact within a government context, backed by active SC clearance.

• Install, configure, and support database management systems
• Monitor performance, availability and capacity; take proactive actions
• Perform maintenance, patching, backup, and recovery activities
• Implement security controls and manage user access
• Support audits and ensure compliance with policies and standards
• Assist design, development and optimisation of database solutions
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure and support teams
• Maintain technical documentation and procedures

• Experience administering enterprise database platforms such as SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL
• Knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, high availability, and performance management
• Experience troubleshooting database incidents and problems
• Understanding of data governance, information security, and compliance requirements
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team

• strong communication
• team collaboration
• problem-solving
• SQL Server
• Oracle
• PostgreSQL