Job Title: ICT Database & Applications Delivery Analyst
Location: Bridgend, South Wales
Salary: £33,915 – £39,036 per annum
Job type: Full Time, Permanently
South Wales Police is the largest police force in Wales, serving a population of approximately 1.3 million people across an area of 2,117 square miles. We are dedicated to keeping our communities safe and secure, and we rely on cutting-edge technology to support our operations.
The Role
Are you eager to embark on an exciting journey in the world of database administration?
We are in search of a dedicated Database Administrator and Support Specialist Engineer to join our dynamic ICT Database team. You’ll play a vital role in supporting our database infrastructure, honing your skills, and contributing to the efficiency and integrity of data that keeps South Wales Police and UK policing services running smoothly.
Responsibilities:
- Database Support: Assist in the development and maintenance of the Force’s core database infrastructure, ensuring that South Wales Police operates efficiently.
- Performance Analysis: Collaborate with the team to analyse the performance of our database infrastructure and help fine-tune it for optimal functionality.
- Database Development: Contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of databases, gaining hands-on experience in managing complex data structures.
- Documentation: Create and maintain essential documentation for database and application processes, promoting transparency and knowledge sharing.
- Data Integrity and Security: Work diligently to ensure the integrity and security of all databases, assisting in the implementation of best practices and security measures.
- Technical Support: Provide support and assist in troubleshooting issues related to databases and applications, learning from experienced DBAs along the way.
Requirements:
- Educational Background: Possess a relevant degree or demonstrate equivalent skills and abilities, as you take your first steps into the world of database administration.
- Technical Knowledge: Show enthusiasm and a willingness to learn, with an understanding of core database technologies and concepts, including but not limited to:
- Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS), with an emphasis on Microsoft SQL Server.
- Basics of database backup, recovery, security, performance tuning, and client software configuration.
- Capacity planning for database scaling.
- SQL Enthusiast: Display an interest in SQL databases, eager to develop your proficiency in crafting and managing queries.
- Database Administration: Although you’re at the start of your journey, prior experience in database administration is a plus.
- Operational Awareness: Begin to grasp the strategic implications of effective database technologies within the organisation.
As a Database Administrator and Support Specialist Engineer, you’ll be mentored by experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience in the exciting field of database administration. Your contributions will be instrumental in maintaining the efficiency and integrity of our database infrastructure, and you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive team environment.
If you’re ready to kickstart your career in database administration and contribute to the mission of South Wales Police, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits Include:
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- 24 days Annual Leave increasing to 29 days after 5 years employment.
- Flexible working dependant of duties
- Free on-site parking
- On site fitness centre and canteen
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Wellness programmes
- SWP Diolch Vectis & Blue light Discount Card
- Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to public safety and community well-being.
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
- As a Force, we are committed to developing the overall structure of equality, diversity and inclusion across South Wales Police: in our workforce and in the services we provide.
- South Wales Police is an equal opportunities employer and is determined to attract, employ and support a workforce which is representative of the diverse society which it serves.
Info:
We are accepting CVs for this vacancy. Applicants are asked to click the ‘Apply’ link below and progress through the online form before uploading their CV and a personal statement. Applicants are expected to ensure that their CV and personal statement evidence how they meet the essential criteria under Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge in the Role Profile.
Application Closing: 5th February 3PM
Shortlist announcement: w/c 12th February 2024
In person assessment and interview: w/c 19th February 2024
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: IT Systems Technician, ICT Technician, IT Systems Support, IT Technician, Information Technology, IT, 1st Line, 2nd Line, Technical Support Engineer, Technical Customer Support, Tech Support may also be considered for this role.
