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# Database Administrator IV - UK

- **Company:** Rackspace
- **Location:** Cardiff, UK
- **Salary:** £52,118.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Backup Devices, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Databases, Database Servers, Disaster Recovery, Uptime, Microsoft SQL Server, System Availability, Database Tools and Utilities
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gbf80ebb9720b0cf2b1171fc3407f15d6a/eaa

## About the Role

Advanced understanding of indexes, index management, integrity checks and statistics
Advanced knowledge of high availability, Disaster Recovery solutions and database systems architectural design
Careel Level Summary
Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field
Leads others to solve complex problems
Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations
May provide functional leadership to teams or projects
Skills
Analytical Skills
Cloud Computing
Cybersecurity
Database Management
ERP Software Skills
Audit Skills
Investigative Skills
Low Voltage Cabling
Network/Systems Skills
Process Improvement
Project Management
Risk Assessment/Management
Strategic Planning
Vendor Management

## Description

Plan and implement computerized databases, including base definition, structure, documentation, longrange requirements, operational guidelines and protection. Develop database tools. Formulate and monitor policies, procedures and standards relating to database management. Propose and implement enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system. Works on the highest-level customers developing a personal one to one relationship with them., Reads and interprets monitoring stats and tune database systems and applications for optimal performance.
Performs database administration activities including configuration, monitoring, space management, database backup and recovery.
Assists with establishing policies and procedures pertaining to database management, security, maintenance and utilization. Sets and monitors standards.
Builds tools for customers and internal teams by creating scripts or using software to automate administration tasks and DBA processes.
Advises customers on SQL Server best practices and SQL Server Disaster Recovery setups.
Participates in sales implementations customer calls to provide advanced knowledge in the purchase of software, hardware or services that can be used to improve the performance of the database server.
Collaborates with the product organization to assist in the roll out of new products.
Participate in 24X7 production support for SQL Server infrastructure along with senior members of the Database Services Team.
Participate in the database on-call rotation.
Security Assessments
Resource Consumptions
Capacity Planning
Failed Jobs
Availability
Restores
Backups
Uptime