Hybrid SQL Server DBA | HA/DR, Automation & Security

Summer-Browning Associates; East Kilbride; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Summer-Browning Associates is seeking a Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator for a 12-month assignment with potential extension. Location is East Kilbride (Glasgow) or London with hybrid 60% onsite, supporting a central government client. Active security clearance and enterprise SQL Server experience are preferred.

The role requires administering SQL Server 2019, building automation with PowerShell, and implementing HA/DR and security best practices across large environments.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in installing, configuring, and administering Microsoft SQL Server 2019.
• Experience in developing and automating using PowerShell.
• Strong background in High Availability and Disaster Recovery environments.
• Hands-on with Always-On Availability Groups and clustered setups.
• Experience with Log Shipping for disaster recovery.
• Knowledge of security practices: RBAC, AD integration, and certificates.
• Familiar with TLS/SSL encryption for SQL Server communications.

Skills

SQL Server 2019

T-SQL development

PowerShell scripting

HA/DR solutions

Always-On Availability Groups

Log Shipping

Windows security patches

RBAC & AD integration

TLS/SSL encryption

Security best practices

Job description

Summer-Browning Associates is seeking a Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator for a 12-month assignment with potential extension. Location is East Kilbride (Glasgow) or London with hybrid 60% onsite, supporting a central government client. Active security clearance and enterprise SQL Server experience are preferred.

The role requires administering SQL Server 2019, building automation with PowerShell, and implementing HA/DR and security best practices across large environments.