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Competitive Salary dependent on experience The Opportunity 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 platformsensuring 24/7 availability for systems that truly matter. The Role: Secure Today. Protect Tomorrow. 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. Key Responsibilities: 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. What We Are Looking For 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 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. Why Join This Team? This is an environment where innovation is rewarded and "initiative" isn't just a buzzword. 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. Apply Now 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. TPBN1_UKTJ