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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SQL Database Administrator (DBA) - **Company:** Warwickshire Police - **Location:** Leek Wootton, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** £50,949.0 - £57,186.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Databases, Data Governance, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Information Lifecycle Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Performance Tuning, Runbook, SQL Databases, Data Processing, System Availability, Database Performance, Operational Systems - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=afb9d2f43293136f ## About the Role Knowledge: Microsoft SQL Server architecture (2019+) and administration. Database security controls including encryption, auditing, and access control Data lifecycle management including retention, archiving and data rehydration Holds or possesses demonstratable knowledge of ITIL Foundation Level. Holds or possesses demonstrable knowledge of typical SQL DBA tooling e.g. TempDB Knowledge of, or willingness to learn Data protection legislation (UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018). OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE data handling requirements and MOPI ISO standards and principles Experience: At least 3 years of relevant experience Supporting business-critical SQL Server systems in a 24/7 environment. Managing backup, restore, and disaster recovery testing. Performance tuning of large, high-volume transactional databases. Working within formal ITIL change and incident management. Supporting systems subject to regulatory, legal, or forensic audit. Key Skills: Advanced SQL Server troubleshooting and performance optimisation. Strong analytical and problem-solving capability under pressure. High standards of technical documentation and audit readiness. Secure system access control and role-based permissions management. Clear communication with technical and operational stakeholders. Ability to operate calmly in critical incident and on-call environments. We want our organisation to be as diverse as the community it serves. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. You will be required as part of Warwickshire Police recruitment process to successfully complete vetting and credit checks. ## Description 1. Administer, configure, control, monitor and support SQL Server databases including (but not limited to) Warwickshire Police's Records Management System. 2. Ensure database performance, stability, and capacity meet 24/7 operational policing demands. Use database management system software and tools to analyse and investigate database problems, resolving these within agreed SLAs. 3. Implement and enforce database security, access controls, and encryption in line with Warwickshire Police standards and policies 4. Ensure compliance with policing data governance, retention, and audit requirements. 5. Design, maintain, and test high availability and disaster recovery solutions. 6. Support secure system integrations with internal and national systems. 7. Deliver database changes through formal change control and CAB processes. 8. Maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and audit evidence. 9. Provide on-call and major incident DBA support for live operational systems. 10. Support projects and change requiring DBA input. 11. 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