Database Administrator

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with an industry leader in the food and manufacturing sector, as they seek to add a talented Database Administrator (DBA) to their growing technology team based in Northern Ireland.

This award-winning company is known for its innovation, sustainability, and data-driven approach to modern food production. As they continue to scale operations and invest heavily in digital transformation, the DBA will play a key role in supporting their enterprise systems, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security.

What you’ll be doing:

• Maintain, optimise, and support a range of database systems across the business, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams (IT, operations, production) to deliver database solutions that support real-time decision-making and business intelligence.
• Manage database backup, recovery, and security protocols in line with compliance standards.
• Analyse and troubleshoot complex database issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Support integration of third-party applications and ERP systems with core data infrastructure.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Hybrid working model with flexibility around office days (site based in NI)
• Opportunity to work with a values-led, mission-driven business with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability
• Join a growing IT function that’s modernising the way data supports operations
• Excellent benefits package including:
• Contributory pension
• Health & wellness programmes
• Enhanced annual leave
• Employee discounts & more

What you need:

• Experience working as a Database Administrator or in a similar data-focused IT role
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server, and database performance tuning
• Understanding of backup strategies and data security best practices
• Ability to manage multiple systems and databases in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Experience supporting ERP or manufacturing systems would be a bonus

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