Database & Infrastructure Engineer

Our client is a specialist in the design and delivery of advanced security technologies. In an era where digital and physical threats are constantly evolving, they provide the mission-critical infrastructure that keeps global organizations safe.

They are looking for a versatile Database and Infrastructure Engineer to join their UK headquarters. This is a rare "hybrid" role where you will bridge the gap between Database Administration (DBA) and Systems Engineering. You will be responsible for the heartbeat of their customer platforms-ensuring 24/7 availability for systems that truly matter., Working from a rural, high-tech site near Northampton, you will manage a complex ecosystem of SQL and NoSQL environments, virtualization, and networking. This isn't just a "maintenance" role; you will be optimizing performance, designing resilient architectures, and occasionally traveling internationally to support high-stakes customer deployments., * Database Mastery: Performance-tuning and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server (Availability Groups/Replication) and MySQL (Galera Clusters).

• Infrastructure Resilience: Configuring firewalls, VPNs, and networking to ensure seamless, secure connectivity.
• Virtualization: Managing vCenter and vSphere environments to host mission-critical applications.
• Global Impact: Providing technical expertise for internal systems and traveling abroad to ensure successful client installations.
• Best Practice: Documenting processes to maintain a standard of excellence across all deployments.

The ideal candidate is a pragmatic problem-solver who enjoys the variety of managing both data and the tin it sits on.

Essential Experience:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server and preferably MySQL.
• Experience with High Availability environments (Clusters, Replication, Galera).
• Solid understanding of Networking & Security (Firewalls, VPN configuration).
• Hands-on experience with VMware (vSphere/vCenter).
• A full UK driving license (due to the rural office location).

"Nice to Have" Skills:

• Exposure to Neo4J or Cloud Technologies.
• Knowledge of Linux (Ubuntu) and Active Directory.
• Interest in IoT protocols (MQTT, LoRaWAN) or IP Camera systems.
• Experience delivering technical training to non-technical users., If you are an organized, clear communicator looking for a role with more variety and responsibility than a standard DBA or SysAdmin position, we want to hear from you., * Database Design
• Firewalls
• Networking Protocol
• VPN
• Cluster Management
• Microsoft SQL Server
• vCenter Server
• vSphere
• IOT
• Ubuntu

• Reward: Competitive salary plus a Class-A share reward scheme for exceptional contributors.
• Growth: Structured mentoring and a clear path into broader Cyber Security or Lead Infrastructure roles.
• Culture: A collaborative, open-door environment where your voice is heard.
• Purpose: Work on market-leading products that have a genuine real-world impact on global security., * Company pension
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Financial planning services
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking