SQL DBA Specialist
Location: Reading
DV Clearance required
We're looking for an experienced SQL DBA to join a growing team supporting critical SQL Server environments. You'll be responsible for ensuring database availability, performance, security, and resilience across enterprise systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer and support Microsoft SQL Server environments.
- Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
- Optimise database performance and resolve issues proactively.
- Maintain high availability solutions and ensure system resilience.
- Implement security best practices and database governance.
- Automate database administration tasks using T-SQL and PowerShell.
- Monitor database health, capacity, and performance.
- Provide operational support and incident resolution.
Key Skills Required:
- Strong SQL Server DBA experience.
- Database administration, backup and recovery expertise.
- Performance tuning and optimisation.
- High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) experience.
- Database security and access management.
- Automation using T-SQL and PowerShell.
- Monitoring and troubleshooting of SQL Server environments.
- Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for a DBA who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, supporting business-critical systems and driving continual service improvement.
Reasonable Adjustments:
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