Database Administrator
Posted 1 day ago by eTeam Workforce Limited
£550 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Croydon (Hybrid), UK
Summary: The role of Database Administrator involves managing database design, optimization, security, compliance, backup, recovery, and performance monitoring. The position requires an experienced professional with active SC Clearance and is based in Croydon with hybrid working arrangements. The contract is set to last until March 31, 2026, with a pay rate of £550 per day inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure efficient schema design, indexing strategies, and query optimisation to support LEDS performance and scalability.
- Implement robust access controls, encryption, and auditing to meet security standards and Home Office compliance requirements.
- Develop and maintain automated backup routines and disaster recovery plans to guarantee data integrity and availability.
- Use PostgreSQL tools and monitoring solutions to proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks.
- Ensure managed AWS Postgres instances are at an appropriate patched version.
Key Skills:
- Experience as a Database Administrator.
- Active SC Clearance.
- Proficiency in database design and optimization.
- Knowledge of security and compliance standards.
- Experience with backup and recovery processes.
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL tools and monitoring solutions.
- Experience with AWS Postgres instances.
Salary (Rate): £550/day
City: Croydon
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.
Description
Job Title: Database Administrator
Pay rate: £550 per day inside IR35
Must hold an active SC Clearance
Location: Croydon (Hybrid)
Contract duration: 31/03/2026
Job Description:
Experienced Database Administrator
Database Design & Optimization: Ensure efficient schema design, indexing strategies, and query optimisation to support LEDS performance and scalability.
Security & Compliance: Implement robust access controls, encryption, and auditing to meet security standards and Home Office compliance requirements.
Backup & Recovery: Develop and maintain automated backup routines and disaster recovery plans to guarantee data integrity and availability.
Performance Monitoring: Use PostgreSQL tools and monitoring solutions to proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks.
Patch Management & Upgrades: Ensure managed AWS Postgres instances are at an appropriate patched version
If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.