SC SQL Database Admin CGEMJP00345557
Posted Today by Experis
Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
Manchester
Summary: The SQL Database Admin will serve as a subject matter expert for Azure and on-prem Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL environments, supporting enterprise-level database operations across various environments. The role focuses on ensuring database performance, availability, and security while providing third-line support and mentoring junior DBAs. The position is fully onsite in Manchester and requires active SC clearance. The contract is set to run until January 15, 2027.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer and maintain MS SQL and MySQL databases, including clustering, replication, backups, and performance tuning.
- Provide third-line support and resolve incidents via call management systems.
- Perform planned releases, patching, and upgrades across environments.
- Monitor and optimise database performance, including space management and alert log checks.
- Mentor junior DBAs and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.
Key Skills:
- Well versed in Microsoft SQL Server (2016 onwards)
- Significant experience with T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers
- Experience with Azure VM's, Windows Server and Azure DevOps
- SSIS - experience in creating, maintaining and deploying packages through SQL Server Integration Services
- Power BI - knowledge of Power BI report server, and an ability to troubleshoot issues around access and performance issues, perform upgrades and install SSL certificates
- Basic working knowledge of SCOM and/or Azure Monitor
- Experience working with ServiceNow or a similar ITIL system
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Role Title: SQL Database Admin
Duration: contract to run until 15/01/2027
Location: Manchester, Fully onsite 5 days per week
Clearance required: Active SC Clearance
Role purpose / summary
The SQL DBA will act as a subject matter expert for Azure and on-prem Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL environments. The role supports enterprise-level database operations across production, UAT, and development environments, ensuring performance, availability, and security.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain MS SQL and MySQL databases, including clustering, replication, backups, and performance tuning.
- Provide third-line support and resolve incidents via call management systems.
- Perform planned releases, patching, and upgrades across environments.
- Monitor and optimise database performance, including space management and alert log checks.
- Mentor junior DBAs and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.
Skills and Experience Required
- Well versed in Microsoft SQL Server (2016 onwards)
- Significant experience with T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers
- Experience with Azure VM's, Windows Server and Azure DevOps
- SSIS - experience in creating, maintaining and deploying packages through SQL Server Integration Services
- Power BI - knowledge of Power BI report server, and an ability to troubleshoot issues around access and performance issues, perform upgrades and install SSL certificates
- Basic working knowledge of SCOM and/or Azure Monitor
- Experience working with ServiceNow or a similar ITIL system
Nice to have: Powershell
Qualifications
Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent certification (preferred).
ITIL Foundation certification (preferred).
All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
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