We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.  We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. 

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. 

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity 

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. 

As an SQL Database Administrator you'll be responsible for managing, optimizing, and ensuring the availability of SQL Server databases within the enterprise. This role is critical in maintaining data integrity, supporting business operations, and enabling data-driven decision-making by ensuring high-performance and secure database environments. This role involves overseeing database installation, configuration, optimization, troubleshooting, backup, and recovery while ensuring security and compliance. The role will collaborate with software development teams, IT infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to support upgrades, new requirements, and system enhancements. Key responsibilities will be: 

Database Management:

• Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server databases across multiple environments, including Microsoft Azure SQL Cloud Databases.

• Design and implement database schemas, tables, indexes, and views based on application requirements.

• Monitor database performance and implement tuning techniques for high availability and optimal efficiency, leveraging third-party tools for automation.

• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and backup strategies to ensure data integrity and availability.

• Manage SQL Server instances to ensure proper configuration and compliance with security policies.

Performance Tuning and Optimization:

• Proactively monitor and optimize database performance, including CPU, memory, disk usage, and query efficiency.

• Analyse execution plans and recommend indexing, partitioning, and other optimization techniques.

• Identify and resolve SQL Server performance bottlenecks to maintain consistently high-performance environments

Backup & Recovery:

• Design and maintain comprehensive backup strategies for all SQL databases.

• Conduct regular backups and test restoration procedures to ensure business continuity.

• Implement high-availability solutions such as Always On Availability Groups, clustering, and replication.

• Develop and test disaster recovery plans to minimize downtime.

Security & Compliance:

• Implement database security best practices, ensuring appropriate user permissions.

• Monitor compliance with data protection policies, industry standards, and auditing requirements.

• Collaborate with the security team to identify, respond to, and remediate vulnerabilities.

Capacity Planning & Scaling:

• Perform database capacity planning and resource allocation.

• Scale databases to meet business growth needs while ensuring minimal downtime.

• Optimize storage usage across on-premises and cloud environments.

Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution:

• Identify, diagnose, and resolve database-related issues, including performance degradation, locking/blocking, and system failures.

• Provide on-call support for critical database incidents, ensuring rapid response times and adherence to an established escalation process to minimize downtime and data loss.

Collaboration & Documentation:

• Offer expertise on SQL coding best practices, query optimization, and database design.

• Lead or participate in complex database projects, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.

• Maintain detailed documentation for database architecture, configurations, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting guidelines, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for audits.

Here's What You'll Need 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent experience strongly preferred.

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a SQL Database Administrator, with 3+ years in a senior or lead role.

• Expertise in SQL Server 2012 or newer, with deep knowledge of database architecture, design, and optimization.

• Strong proficiency in performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization.

• Experience with high-availability solutions, including Always On Availability Groups, SQL Server Clustering, and Database Mirroring, following industry best practices and leveraging tools such as SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and PowerShell for automation and monitoring.

• Solid understanding of database security, backup, and recovery strategies.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure for database management.

• Experience with automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, SQLCMD) for routine maintenance tasks.

Our Culture 

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

We partner with VERCIDA, for greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.