DV-Clearance SQL DBA: High-Availability & Security

Sanderson Government & Defence; Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Government & Defence in Reading is seeking an experienced SQL DBA to join a mission-critical team. You will ensure database availability, performance, security, and resilience across enterprise systems.

Responsibilities include administering SQL Server environments, managing backups and DR, tuning performance, maintaining HA, and implementing security governance. You will automate tasks using T-SQL and PowerShell while monitoring health and providing incident resolution.

Qualifications

• Experience administering MS SQL Server environments.
• Proficient with backup, restore, and DR strategies.
• Strong performance tuning and problem solving.
• Experience with HA/DR and high availability solutions.
• Knowledge of database security and access control.
• Proficient with T-SQL and PowerShell for automation.
• Excellent stakeholder communication.

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.

Skills

SQL Server DBA

Backup & Recovery

Performance Tuning

HA/DR

Security Governance

T-SQL/PowerShell

Monitoring

Stakeholder Comm.

Job description

Sanderson Government & Defence in Reading is seeking an experienced SQL DBA to join a mission-critical team. You will ensure database availability, performance, security, and resilience across enterprise systems.

Responsibilities include administering SQL Server environments, managing backups and DR, tuning performance, maintaining HA, and implementing security governance. You will automate tasks using T-SQL and PowerShell while monitoring health and providing incident resolution.