Key skills
AWSCloudDNSFirewallsLinuxMySQLPostgresVMwarePostgreSQLMSSQLChange Management
About this role
Role Overview
- High availability, security and performance maintained across MySQL, MSSQL, and PostgreSQL environments
- Databases managed, monitored, and optimised
- Database incidents identified and resolved quickly, minimising impact on product availability
- Database configurations, schemas, and access controls kept secure and up to date
- Backup coverage maintained across all critical databases and infrastructure components
- Backup processes automated, monitored, and regularly validated through recovery testing
- Clear recovery time and recovery point objectives defined and met for all critical systems
- Backup and recovery documentation kept current and accessible
- Monitoring servers and services maintained and continuously improved
- Monitoring coverage extended across new systems and services
- Alerting thresholds and escalation paths kept accurate, reducing noise and improving signal quality
- Operational visibility improved through dashboards, reporting, and proactive health checks
- Linux & Windows systems patched, maintained, and performing reliably across the server estate
- VMware virtualisation environment managed effectively, with capacity and performance kept in check
- Proactive identification of risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for operational improvement
- Automation of routine operational tasks to reduce manual effort and improve consistency
- Infrastructure documentation kept accurate, comprehensive, and accessible to the wider team
- Continuous development of technical skills and adoption of modern operational practices
Requirements
- Database administration experience across MySQL, MSSQL, and PostgreSQL
- Experience managing clustered database environments
- Experience configuring and managing cloud backup solutions
- Hands-on experience with monitoring platforms
- Strong Linux systems administration skills
- Experience with VMware virtualisation environments
- Working knowledge of networking concepts including DNS, routing and firewalls
- Knowledge of AWS services would be beneficial but an active interest in learning AWS services will be fine as you will be taught and learn in the role.
- Experience working with scripting or automation tooling is advantageous
- Familiarity with change management processes and operational documentation practices
Tech Stack
- AWS
- Cloud
- DNS
- Firewalls
- Linux
- MySQL
- Postgres
- VMware
Benefits
- Permanent role – 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday 9am-5:30pm.
- 3-month probationary period.
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