Are you experienced with Oracle and SQL Server? Are you a motivated database administrator, eager to leverage your experience in an evolving business? If this sounds like you, then you’ll want to learn more about this opportunity… We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. As database analyst (DBA) you will be responsible for the performance, integrity and security of all South East Water databases. You will also be involved in the planning, development and troubleshooting of databases for any issues on behalf of colleagues and business users. You’ll grow a career with a meaningful purpose. Be you, belong and be valued. Come to work to be safe, valued, and trusted. We’ll encourage you to create and pursue new opportunities for personal growth. A place to be the real you, build deeper connections and enjoy a sense of belonging. Be invested in helping us to create a sustainable water supply for now, and in the future. What will you be accountable for? Monitoring performance and managing parameters to provide fast responses to end users Installing and testing new versions of the DBMS Refreshing, patching and upgrading test and production databases as required Developing, managing and testing back-up and recovery plans Ensuring that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly Working closely with IT project managers and developers to define and deliver an optimum database platform for new systems Working closely with other Business Information System support teams, the post holder provides query tuning advice and other assistance as required. What do you bring to the role? An undergraduate degree and/or equivalent training Previous experience in a DBA role is essential Good organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills are essential The ability to work well in a team environment Effective communication skills Proven experience with Oracle in a support environment and exposure to Microsoft SQL Server database administration on both On-Premise and Cloud would be advantageous. The ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure. A willingness to stay up-to-date with advances in technology, cloud architectures, data protection legislation What can you expect from us? Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits. Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme. Everyone needs water, South East Water welcomes everyone We understand that the communities we serve are made up of different types of people. We believe that creativity comes from having diverse perspectives, rather than everyone being the same. That's why we are excited about promoting inclusivity in terms of age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, and identity. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fair treatment to everyone throughout the recruitment process, employment, and advancement at South East Water. What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our careers website. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks. If you require assistance / adjustments to engage with our recruitment process and to ensure you're able to compete on equal terms, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment.jobssoutheastwater.co.uk If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, apply now South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency.