Database Administrator - MS SQL, Database Administrator - MS SQL

Pilgrim's Europe; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to support and optimise our Microsoft SQL Server environment across on‑premise and cloud platforms.

You will monitor performance, implement changes, ensure security, backups and high availability, and collaborate with ITIL‑aligned teams to deliver reliable data services.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a MS SQL Server DBA in a complex enterprise environment.
• Expertise in performance tuning, backup/recovery, security, HA/DR and MS 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.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and conduct root cause analysis.
• Support database security, access management, patching, backup and recovery processes.
• Deliver database improvements, upgrades, and migration projects.
• Support high availability and disaster recovery solutions.

Skills

MS SQL Server

DBA experience

Performance tuning

Backup & Recovery

SQL scripting

PowerShell

ITIL

Education

ITIL qualification

Tools

SSRS

SSIS

SSAS

PowerShell

Job description

Database Administrator (Microsoft 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
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and conduct root cause analysis
• Support database security, access management, patching, backup and recovery processes
• Deliver database improvements, upgrades, and migration projects
• Support high availability and disaster recovery solutions

What You'll Bring

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

Desirable

• Microsoft or vendor certifications
• ITIL qualification
• Experience with SSRS, SSIS and SSAS
• Knowledge of SAP environments