AWE are currently seeking experienced Software Specialist as a member of the Application Services DBA team, to ensure the availability and Supportability of SQL Server databases underpinning Information Centre managed systems. To investigate and address issues, including resolving calls allocated to the group from the Help Desk.

To provide Subject Matter Expert advice in the deployment and maintenance of SQL Server databases. To support Application Services within Information Centres with change and development activities including project delivery. This role provides primary support to corporate systems located on several networks.

Location - Reading area

Package - £33000 - £40000 subject to skills and experience

AWE offer a competitive salary, market leading contributory pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, excellent work/life balance including a 9-day working fortnight and flexible working hours (role dependant). A salary sacrifice scheme is also available.

The post holder will;

• Ensure that the production system is maintained and patched in a proactive manner
• Undertake the cloning and patching of development, system test, UAT and pre-production environments
• Maintain installations, upgrades and maintenance of the database server, tools and applications
• Undertake investigations and propose resolutions of problems
• Work with IS Modernisation Project to prepare for the transition of SQL Server platforms into support.
• Monitor and plan for database storage requirements
• Monitor, maintain and tune database and applications performance
• Maintain and ensure database security through quarterly patches and best practices
• Maintain backup policy.
• Maintain the backup mechanism and perform regular tests
• Provide and maintain scripts to automate the monitoring and cloning of environments for quick and effective fault diagnosis and where possible automated fix
• Review relevant change and custom releases for risk and impact analysis as part of the whole team to ensure a robust and efficient production system
• Create and maintain system/process documentation
• The implementation of code releases and configuration changes throughout the system life cycle
• Assist other roles such as Developers, Functional Consultants, administrators and users with issues such as workflow, tracing of concurrent requests, real time tracing of users, patch analysis and monitoring

The ideal applicant must be willing and able to obtain and maintain security clearance.

AWE plays a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom by providing and maintaining the warheads for the country's nuclear deterrent. We are a centre of scientific, engineering and technological excellence, with some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities in the world. Our unique expertise also assists the UK Government in developing and delivering a range of innovative and integrated support services, including national nuclear security and counter-terrorism solutions.

AWE is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at AWE, including women, BAME and disabled people.

Please note that you must be a British National to apply for a role at AWE.