IT Database Administrator

Salary: £24,000 - 56,000 per year

• Friendly, hard-working team player who is positive, self-motivated, approachable, and detail-oriented
• Proficiency in managing and optimizing MS SQL databases
• Experience with MS SQL Server Management and monitoring tools such as Red Gate, Spotlight, or SQL Sentry
• Proven ability to maintain database availability, performance, and security
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot database issues efficiently
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is preferred
• Power Shell scripting knowledge is advantageous
• Ideally, 5–10 years of relevant database administration experience
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Clear communication skills for liaising with development and other IT teams

• Manage and optimize MS SQL database systems supporting critical business applications
• Maintain database systems in line with data protection regulations and security protocols
• Design, implement, and maintain secure, robust MS SQL database infrastructure
• Optimize database performance and ensure data accuracy and integrity through validation and proactive issue resolution
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on backup, disaster recovery, and data retention strategies
• Assist with capacity planning to accommodate growing data needs
• Monitor and improve database performance, reliability, and security, resolving issues promptly
• Support and troubleshoot database-related issues to minimize operational disruption

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Support
• Power Shell
• Redgate
• SQL
• Security
• Sentry

We are DX, a leading independent parcel, mail, and logistics services company operating across the UK and Ireland. We provide next-day and scheduled parcel and freight delivery, warehouse management, and other logistics solutions. This IT Database Administrator role supports our critical business applications and offers a blend of office and remote work: two days per week at our Liverpool Docks office and three days remotely.

We offer training and career development opportunities, alongside competitive pay, 25 days holiday increasing with length of service plus bank holidays, long service recognition, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits, a company pension, life assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 Virtual GP, and access to a DX Discounts Portal. Youll work with supportive colleagues focused on delivering our Delivered Exactly promise.

last updated 40 week of 2026