Database Administrator, Database Administrator

Pilgrim's Europe; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to support and optimise our Microsoft SQL environment across on‑premise and cloud platforms. This role is based at our Rushmere location and involves ensuring database security, performance, and availability.

You’ll manage SQL Server instances, perform upgrades, and lead migration projects while supporting high availability and disaster recovery strategies. On‑call support will be part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a SQL Server DBA in a complex enterprise environment.
• Expertise in performance tuning, backup/recovery, security, HA/DR, and Azure SQL.
• Knowledge of SQL scripting, PowerShell, and database administration best practices.
• Experience working within ITIL service management environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments
• Support database security, access management, patching, backup and recovery processes
• Deliver database improvements, upgrades, and migration projects
• Support high availability and disaster recovery solutions
• Participate in on‑call support and major incident management

Skills

SQL Server DBA

Performance tuning

Backup and recovery

Database security

HA/DR

Azure SQL

SQL scripting

PowerShell

ITIL service management

Tools

Azure SQL

Job description

Location: Rushmere

Role: Database Administrator (SQL Server)

Department: IT

We’re looking for an experienced Database Administrator to support and optimise our Microsoft SQL environment across on‑premise and cloud platforms.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments
• Support database security, access management, patching, backup and recovery processes
• Deliver database improvements, upgrades, and migration projects
• Support high availability and disaster recovery solutions
• Participate in on‑call support and major incident management

What You’ll Bring

• Strong experience as a SQL Server DBA in a complex enterprise environment
• Expertise in performance tuning, backup/recovery, security, HA/DR, and Azure SQL
• Knowledge of SQL scripting, PowerShell, and database administration best practices
• Experience working within ITIL service management environments