Sql Dba

Sql Dba

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Barrow-In-Furness, England, United Kingdom
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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 looking for an experienced SQL Database Administrator to manage and optimize SQL Server environments in Barrow in Furness. The role involves ensuring database availability, security, and performance while supporting development teams. The candidate must be a sole UK national and may require travel for on-site work during project phases. Clearance for handling sensitive information in compliance with government standards is necessary.

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.
  • Experience with automation tools (PowerShell, SSIS) is preferred.
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Redgate, SolarWinds).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Barrow-In-Furness

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Role Title: SQL DBA

Location: Barrow in Furness (Fully onsite / Expenses payable)

Duration: 30/06/2026

Rate: £460p/d via Umbrella

Clearance: MoD SC Active or Eligible

Job Summary

Sole UK National Required

We are seeking an exp erienced 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 (e.g., Redgate, SolarWinds).

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