Applications & System DBA

Job title:

Applications & System DBA

Company

Northumbria Police

Job description

Salary: Career Graded 9-10, £41,133 – £52,491Location: Agile, Forth Banks Police Station and homeworkingHours/Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per weekWorking for #TeamNPOur purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and to fight crime. But it takes more than officers alone to do the job – and that’s where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers come in.As one of the largest police forces in England we have a huge variety of departments and specialisms offering you endless opportunities. From mentoring and coaching schemes and online soft skills courses to leadership development programmes; we’ll give you the support, training and time to carve out the career you always wanted.As one of the top 50 UK inclusive employers and a disability confident employer, we promote a culture of respect in the workplace so everyone can feel seen, heard and valued. Whether you’re a member of staff or a volunteer, you can also expect first-rate support to manage your health and wellbeing. With year-round events, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity, our initiatives enable you to be at your best. Above all else, here at Team NP, we can offer you a career that is so much more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something that really matters.Learn about ourThe roleHere at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Digital Policing Department as a SQL Server DBA.To support, monitor and maintain the databases that service all in-house and third party supplied applications as well as designing and developing performant new database solutions that support force data strategies, quality, integrity and security.We are seeking an SQL Server Database Administrator with extensive knowledge and experience in SQL Server administration in Microsoft Azure and on-premises environments. You will manage all aspects of database administration in a single and clustering environment including and not limited to planning, installation, upgrades, patching, configuration, security configuration, backup and restore, optimisation and monitoring of SQL Server databases.What you’ll do

• Manage and develop database implementations to resolve issues and identify potential problems and trends, ensuring that the performance of the systems and support services remain in line with Service Level Agreements to provide a customer focused service that meets the needs of the organisation.
• Ensure effective and efficient system performance via database performance tuning and optimisation, using monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Maintain enterprise database software, produce test plans, regression and rollback plans and patch timings for business continuity planning
• Undertake impact assessments in relation to patching, applications releases and deprecated products and features to ensure that the risks of system changes are fully understood by the system owners and Digital Policing support teams.
• Review database design and schema changes to migrate schema changes from development to production environments.
• Liaise with internal and external user groups, manufacturers and suppliers to progress work of the section to ensure all parties are providing an effective and efficient service.
• Support both the planned activity of Programme and Project Managers to deliver new systems and services by assisting in the design and implement of high availability database structures that supports 24/7 mission critical systems and test disaster recovery solutions for database services.
• Implement the principles of data security by aligning applications and Digital Policing products to reflect Force policy and industry best practice to assist auditing and data management processes.
• Document data interface protocols that detail how data and information is accessed.
• Participate in the system of implementation and recovery procedures, taking part in the call-out/stand-by rota, in order to satisfy the needs of system users.

Sound interesting? For further information, and to support your application, please view theWhat you’ll bring

• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification, and/or have significant relevant experience.
• Practical experience of T-SQL(SQL Server).
• Experience of administering SQL Server Databases.
• Experience of high availability and disaster recovery options.
• Experience of backup and recovery procedures.
• Experience of installing, upgrading and patching.
• Experience of monitoring, tuning and securing databases.
• Knowledge & application of principles of safe data management.
• Ability to prioritise and plan to ensure that DBA work is delivered in a timely manner.
• Strong estimating experience with an expectation that you will play a significant role in the planning of the work that you will be delivering.
• Strong deployment planning experience and version control management.
• Ability to bridge the gap between technical and business language to create pragmatic, appropriate solutions. Logical approach to troubleshooting and use of appropriate tools.
• A passion for supporting the development of others by identifying areas.
• Effectively communicate with officers and staff across the organisation Communicate complex and challenging technical issues an ability to proactively build, develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, using your excellent communication skills.

We know it’s important for you to feel that you’re not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone. Interested to learn more? For further information about the role please contact Sarah-Jane Denholm, Application Services & Support Manager, Sarah-Jane.Denholm@northumbria.police.ukWhat we offer

• 26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays
• NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave
• Flexi time – allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs
• Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
• Agile working – option to work from home, your team zone, and spaces across the force
• Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
• Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts
• Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers
• Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
• We’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support
• Access to gyms in some stations
• Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to volunteer in local community

Just so you knowOur application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of Applications & System DBA with #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you’re applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute.The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by an interview. Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum, with whom we collaborate with to improve the lives of disabled employees. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, therefore if you demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for this role as stated in the advert, we will progress your application and offer you an interview.If you tell us that you have a disability, we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process (for example we can arrange extra time for tests or provide a sign language interpreter) You can get in touch with us via careers@northumbria.police.uk for any support regarding the application process. Please provide us with plenty of notice so we can ensure your visit goes smoothly.If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Recruitment Vetting (RV) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance and medical information.Terms of appointmentThis is a permanent role subject to a six-month probationary period.If you are successful in your application, you will have a 6-month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Expected salary

£41133 – 52491 per year

Location

Newcastle

Job date

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 04:04:33 GMT

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