Database Administrator - Submarines
Apply locations Derby time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR6129109
Job Description
Database Administrator
37 hours
Derby - Raynesway
We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator to manage and maintain our database systems, within the Service Data Centre, ensuring their performance, security, and availability. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of database design and optimisation techniques, with experience in various database technologies. This role is crucial for supporting our data-driven initiatives and ensuring that our databases operate efficiently.
What you will be doing
The Database Administrator (DBA) will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimising the departments database systems, ensuring they operate efficiently, securely, and are highly available. The DBA will collaborate with our IT and development teams to design, implement, and maintain databases that support the departments/business operational needs. This role is essential for improving database performance, safeguarding data integrity, and implementing solutions for scalability and disaster recovery. The DBA will also play a key role in optimising SQL code, maintaining data security, and supporting compliance with the company’s data protection regulations.
Who we’re looking for:
* Manage, monitor, and maintain database systems to ensure optimal performance and high availability.
* Design and implement database structures, schema, and storage solutions in collaboration with the departments development teams.
* Plan and execute database backup and recovery procedures, regularly testing them to ensure data integrity.
* Perform regular performance tuning, query optimisation, and index maintenance to improve database efficiency.
* Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues in a timely and efficient manner.
* Ensure compliance with security policies and manage access control for sensitive information.
* Collaborate with the development teams to design and review efficient database solutions, including code reviews for SQL queries and stored procedures.
* Create, maintain, and update database documentation, including disaster recovery plans and operational procedures.
* Stay up to date with database technologies, best practices, and emerging trends to continuously improve the departments database infrastructure.
To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.
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