Neo4j DBA
12 Month contract initially + Extensions
Based: Onsite in Stevenage
Rate - £Market rates p/d (via Umbrella)

We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Neo4j DBA on a long term program of work.

Key Responsibilities:
* Install, configure, and maintain Neo4j databases in production and development environments.
* Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies for Neo4j.
* Monitor database health, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability.
* Deploy and manage Neo4j clusters on Azure infrastructure (VMs, Kubernetes, networking, storage).
* Implement security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and encryption.
* Collaborate with development teams to support application integration and performance tuning.

Key Skills and Experience:
1. Proven experience as a Neo4j DBA or similar role.
2. Experience of neo4j DB - Enterprise + Aura.
3. Good understanding of graph databases and Cypher query language.
4. Experience of Cloud Hosting (Azure)
5. Provision, upgrade, and manage VMs (Azure preferred) across environments
6. Handle VM resizing, storage allocation, and capacity planning
7. Install, configure, and maintain Neo4j databases
8. Enable HTTP/HTTPS access and configure SSL certificates
9. Manage DEV, UAT and PROD environments
10. Add and maintain database, backup, and log storage volumes
11. Monitor performance and support upgrades (VM/database)
12. Deploy and manage Neo4j APIs/services
13. Collaborate with infra/Unix teams for changes and deployments
14. Troubleshoot environment and infrastructure issues
15. Knowledge of key vault and secrets
16. Hands-on experience with Azure services (VMs, AKS, networking, storage, monitoring).
17. Knowledge of Linux administration, Scripting (Bash/Python), and automation tools.
18. Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
19. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible.

LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.