SC/DV cleared SQL DBA

SC/DV cleared SQL DBA

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Automation Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery Classified Information Database Administration Database Design Database Security Disaster Recovery Failover File Servers Microsoft SQL Servers Oracle Database Administration (DBA) Performance Tuning Query Optimisation Server Clustering SQL (Programming Language)

Summary: We are seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator to manage and optimize SQL Server environments, ensuring database availability, security, and performance. The role involves collaboration with development teams and may require travel for on-site project delivery. Candidates must comply with government security standards and handle sensitive information. The position is hybrid, based in Leeds, with potential on-site work in Barrow-in-Furness.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server databases across development, test, and production environments.
  • Implement and maintain SQL Server clustering and Always On Availability Groups for high availability.
  • Design and enforce strategies for SQL application resilience, ensuring minimal downtime and robust failover capabilities.
  • Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies.
  • Manage backups, restores, and disaster recovery plans.
  • Ensure database security and compliance with company and government policies.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues promptly.
  • Collaborate with developers to optimize queries and database design.
  • Perform capacity planning and maintain documentation.
  • Support project delivery activities, including on-site work at customer locations when required.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience as a SQL DBA (minimum 3-5 years).
  • Strong knowledge of SQL Server (2016/2019 or later).
  • Expertise in SQL Server clustering, HA/DR solutions, and application resilience strategies.
  • Performance tuning and query optimization experience.
  • Familiarity with Always On Availability Groups and replication.
  • Strong understanding of database security principles.
  • Must hold or be eligible to obtain SC (Security Check) clearance.
  • UK British National (no dual nationality).
  • Ability to work with sensitive and classified information in compliance with government and organizational security policies.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Leeds

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Role title: SQL DBA

Location: Leeds (Hybrid) with potential on-site work at customer location in Barrow-in-Furness as part of project delivery

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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize our SQL Server environments. The ideal candidate will ensure database availability, security, and performance while supporting development and business teams with data solutions. This role may require travel and on-site work at customer locations during project delivery phases and handling sensitive information in compliance with government security standards.

Key Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server databases across development, test, and production environments.

Implement and maintain SQL Server clustering and Always On Availability Groups for high availability.

Design and enforce strategies for SQL application resilience, ensuring minimal downtime and robust failover capabilities.

Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies.

Manage backups, restores, and disaster recovery plans.

Ensure database security and compliance with company and government policies.

Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues promptly.

Collaborate with developers to optimize queries and database design.

Perform capacity planning and maintain documentation.

Support project delivery activities, including on-site work at customer locations when required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Proven experience as a SQL DBA (minimum 3-5 years).

Strong knowledge of SQL Server (2016/2019 or later).

Expertise in SQL Server clustering, HA/DR solutions, and application resilience strategies.

Performance tuning and query optimization experience.

Familiarity with Always On Availability Groups and replication.

Strong understanding of database security principles.

Must hold or be eligible to obtain SC (Security Check) clearance.

UK British National (no dual nationality).

Ability to work with sensitive and classified information in compliance with government and organizational security policies.

Preferred Skills

Experience with automation tools (PowerShell, SSIS).

Familiarity with monitoring tools (eg, Redgate, SolarWinds).

Key Competencies

Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Flexibility to travel and work on-site when required.

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