DBA

Reading, Berkshire
AWE
Information Services and Security have a vital role to play in a crucial national mission. We’re here to enable the organisation to deliver through the use of technology. As AWE transforms itself to meet the needs of the UK’s next-generation nuclear deterrent, we need to adapt to deliver data-driven decision making, flexible and future-proofed IT services, adaptable cyber security, support to a multi-billion Pound building programme, and many more. The scale might be daunting to some, but you’ll find it stimulating. We’ve got a long journey that we’ve only just started and we’re looking for motivated people who can take us in the right direction. Your role will contribute directly to that shared mission. We won’t deceive you, in some areas we’re starting from a low base, but within ten years this organisation will look very different, and you can help make that happen. This is a role where you’ll contribute to a legacy of national security for decades to come. So come and join us. AWE are embarking upon a business-wide transformation and our databases are central to our success. We seek a forward-thinking Database Administrator to support the senior database administrators looking after SQL Server and Oracle databases across on-prem and cloud bases platforms. Our databases underpin what we do from 3rd party application support, in-house development, data warehousing and business intelligence capability. Location: Reading/ Basingstoke area Salary: £35,840 – £45,000 (dependent on experience) AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include: Market leading contributory pension scheme Generous holiday entitlement 270 hours a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays) plus every other Friday off Flexible working hours Salary sacrifice scheme Funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body AWE Life Insurance Consideration for either full time or part time hours. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time What you’ll do: Deliver a service compliant with the Service Level Agreements. Undertake problem investigations with supported services, ensuring that they are diagnosed and resolved in a timely manner. Monitor activity and trends against supported services and work with colleagues and customers to initiate regular exercises to optimise database performance. Develop and maintain database/application configurations and standards, ensuring that all standards are applied. Develop and support database interfaces, to ensure that data is managed and controlled appropriate to the classification of the data. Monitor, review and implement database security in-line with company policy and industry best practice. Identify and articulate risks associated with processing information within computer systems and networks in relation to supported services. Reviewing and applying database product patches, in-line with vendor recommendations. Monitor database/application storage and growth trends, and initiate capacity management plans for supported services. Create and maintain system/process documentation. What you’ll be accountable for: Provide database and application support for Oracle / SQL Server databases, applications and tools Escalation of significant issues to the DBA Team Lead. What you’ll need: Customer focussed, can-do approach A basic knowledge of the support and management of Oracle or MS SQL Server databases/applications and associated technologies Good working knowledge of common information and communication technologies, e.g. Microsoft Office tools, email and the internet Working knowledge of computing and IS/IT trends and technologies Working knowledge of software quality and safety systems Working knowledge of project and delivery methodologies Understanding of software configuration and design methodologies Some awareness of software testing and associated tools All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role