SQL Database Administrator
Posted 1 day ago by Peaple Talent
£500 Per day
Undetermined
Hybrid
Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom
Summary: This role involves supporting a significant SQL Server migration project for a law firm in Bristol, focusing on the stability, performance, and security of the SQL Server environment during the transition. The position requires planning and delivering the migration while providing ongoing administration support. The contract is for six months with the potential for extension. The role is hybrid, allowing for a mix of on-site and remote work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead analysis and assessment of the current SQL Server environment
- Define and size the target SQL Server setup
- Optimize databases post-migration leveraging SQL Server 2022 features
- Administer and support SQL Server environments during the transition
- Ensure stability, performance, and security of database services throughout
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Microsoft SQL Server DBA
- Strong understanding of SQL Server architecture, migration and optimisation
- Hands-on with performance tuning, backups, security and high availability
Salary (Rate): £500 daily
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
SQL Database Administrator | Bristol | 6 Months | £400 - £500 | Hybrid | Legal
Employer: Law Firm operating across Bristol & the South West
Contract: 6-month contract (potential for extension)
Location: Bristol, UK
Sector: Legal / Law Firm
IT Role Summary: This role is focused on supporting a major SQL Server migration project, ensuring the stability, performance and security of the firm’s SQL Server estate throughout the transition period. You’d be planning and delivering the migration to a new SQL Server environment while also providing ongoing administration support.
Core Responsibilities:
- Lead analysis and assessment of the current SQL Server environment
- Define and size the target SQL Server setup
- Optimize databases post-migration leveraging SQL Server 2022 features
- Administer and support SQL Server environments during the transition
- Ensure stability, performance, and security of database services throughout
Essential Experience:
- Proven experience as a Microsoft SQL Server DBA
- Strong understanding of SQL Server architecture, migration and optimisation
- Hands-on with performance tuning, backups, security and high availability