Database Engineer • Administration and continuous monitoring of DB2 databases. • Optimization of database performance and guaranteeing minimal downtime. • Implementation and management of database policies and procedures to secure database integrity and availability. • Management of database backups and disaster recovery procedures using Cohesity. • Root cause analysis - troubleshooting database issues and providing timely resolutions. • Contribution to the design and deployment of database storage structures, backup systems, and security frameworks in line with IT security policies. • Maintenance of compliance with database vendor license agreements, including regular updates and patching of database software. • Support for resolving database connectivity and performance issues for both internal and external stakeholders. • Creation of documentation and regular reports concerning database status, job queues, performance metrics, and additional relevant data. • Validating the completeness of customer Windows related work requests and quick turnaround responses of asking for more complete and detailed requirements. • Patching and upgrades of DB systems • Capacity Management Reporting • Attend Bi-Weekly Engineering meetings providing progress updates on tasks in progress. • Ensure server builds adhere to Fujitsu and customer standards for all areas of work undertaken. • Attend MBDA and Fujitsu sites as and when required to ensure deliverables are completed within timescales. • Raise immediately, any risks, issues that may impact (a) costs or (b) delivery to timescales or (c) overall solution deployments. • Assist in testing activities. • Raise change requests and present those at both Fujitsu and MBDA change boards where required. Your transferable skills and experience: Technical – Desired • Profound understanding of DB2 database management technologies • Proficient with VMware and virtualization environments. • Scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar languages for automation and database task management. • Familiarity with both Windows Server and Unix/Linux operating systems. • Knowledge of VMware (to the extent of working with DB VM Payloads) with NetApp SAN and Cohesity backups Experience and soft skills. • Knowledge of Fujitsu build standards. • Team working ability to work within multidisciplined teams. • Flexibility / adaptability – ability to meet the changes in requirements and time scales. • Interpersonal capability – ability to communicate effectively to both Fujitsu and customer technical and business focused staff. • Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills. • Developing good relationships – ability to develop relationships with all parties. • Decision making – ability to make sound decisions in a timely and effective manner. • Planning and organisation – ability to demonstrate sound planning and organisation skills • A willingness to take ownership of issues and find a way to get them resolved • Autonomy – make decisions and self-manage delivering to target dates Your benefits: • 25 Days annual leave plus public holidays (3 flexible) • Pension – Double matching contributions of up to 10% • Life assurance • Companywide incentive plans • Your choices (Flexible benefits such as increased holidays / travel / dental critical illness and more) • Perks at work – employee discounts • Employee assistance programme / virtual GP • Role dependent benefits: Private medical / company car or car allowance