Infrastructure Architect - SQL - DV Clearance

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Infrastructure Architect with a strong focus on SQL Server. This permanent, full-time role in Basingstoke involves owning the end-to-end delivery of infrastructure work packages, from design to deployment. You will collaborate within an Agile team, ensuring that both functional and non-functional requirements are met. The ideal candidate will possess advanced SQL Server knowledge, excellent problem-solving abilities, and strong documentation skills. This position offers a competitive salary package, including bonuses and allowances, in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

10% Bonus

10% DV Allowance

£6k Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of SQL Server including design and tuning.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver infrastructure work packages meeting requirements.
• Collaborate within an Agile team for continuous improvement.

Skills

SQL Server

Troubleshooting

Scripting and Automation

Documentation

Microsoft Windows Systems Administration

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The JM Longbridge Group

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Yes

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

Job Description:

Infrastructure Architect with a deep understanding of SQL Server

Location: Basingstoke (permanent, full-time onsite)

Salary: £75 - £80k plus 10% bonus, 10% DV allowance, and £6k car allowance

Total package: up to £102K

Security Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to go through SC and DV security clearance for this role.

As a SQL-focused Infrastructure Architect, you will own the end-to-end delivery of infrastructure work packages — from initial design and prototyping to piloting, production deployment, and ongoing evolution.

Responsibilities include:

• Design and deliver infrastructure work packages that meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Collaborate within an Agile team, contributing to shared challenges and continuous cross-training.
• Develop repeatable unit tests to validate system behaviour under expected and unexpected conditions.
• Maintain accurate support and design documentation to aid operational teams and users.
• Respond to evolving user requirements by delivering ongoing improvements and enhancements.

Skills and Experience:

• Advanced knowledge of SQL Server — including design, configuration, tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across infrastructure and database environments.
• Ability to script and automate infrastructure configurations and tests.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Experience with any of the following would be an added advantage: Microsoft Windows Systems Administration in enterprise settings, Group Policy Objects (GPO), Windows Installer, Powershell cmdlets.