Database Administrator

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Database Administrator to join our IT department. Reporting into our IT Systems Manager, this role will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, security, performance, and availability of the organisation's database systems.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database platforms such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB or cloud database services

Monitor database performance and optimise queries, indexes, and system configurations

Implement and manage database security, user access controls, and auditing processes

Develop and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures

Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues and system failures

Support Systems Applications and Systems Infrastructure teams with database design and optimisation

Creating and maintaining documents for IT systems and assist building on the documentation process within the department

Drive innovation in IT, reviewing current technology offerings and identifying improvements within department responsibilities

Manage projects through lifecycle, ensuring deadlines are met and stakeholders engaged throughout

Implementing new solutions and providing training to other technology teams including full documentation and walkthroughs

Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, such as GDPR, ISO 27001, SOX and organisational security policies

Respond in a flexible and adaptive to supporting business requirements, when ad hoc requests are made

Troubleshooting and resolving database issues from a helpdesk and ensuring these are managed though our incident management processes

Implementing security measures, performing security tests and ensure system integrity to maintain a secure IT operating environment for the business

Produce root cause analysis reports in case of failures and issues and work alongside problem management processes

Be available to work on IT systems outside of usual ‘Business Hours’, both planned and unplanned

Travel when required to Formula 1’s business sites and partners premises

Keep abreast of developments in the IT Industry and consider proactively how these may be incorporated into the IT Systems Infrastructure

What Are We Looking For?

Personal Qualities

Proficient communication skills with the ability to convey ideas clearly and confidently

Experienced documentation and organisational skills

Highly motivated and well-structured in managing tasks

Positive, adaptable, and flexible when faced with challenges

Proactive, with a solution-oriented mindset

Experience

Proven experience in database administration

Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, T-SQL)

Good customer service, communication and team working skills

Some desirable experience that you may bring to the role:

Microsoft PowerBI Reporting

Microsoft Fabric

Microsoft Azure Data Factory

Experience working in a global organisation across different time zones

Experience working within the sports / entertainments industries and working with major events.

Qualifications

Degree, HND/C in IT related Subject or Industry recognized

Certifications in relevant subject categories

Database Specialty or equivalent cloud certifications

Career Progression - Where Can You Go Next?

From this position, your next step could be into the role of Senior Database Administrator

Why join the force behind the sport?

Joining F1 means becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth. We offer a dynamic work environment where ideas are heard, and employee contributions truly make an impact. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people to play their role in accelerating the future of the sport. As a member of the F1 team, you will be able to access our amazing benefits:

Private Healthcare scheme

Dental Care

4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies

A free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding trains stations near to Biggin Hill

Free healthy snacks in our offices

Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch

25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closure

Opportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in-house Learning and Development team

Discount on F1 merchandise

Discount at F1’s experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive

Perkbox benefit portal and more

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