Senior MS SQL Database Administrator

KBR, Inc.; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Senior MS SQL Database Administrator responsible for the administration, performance, security and availability of enterprise SQL Server environments worldwide. You will join the Global Database Team to deliver reliable data platforms for critical applications.

Responsibilities include backups, DR, high-availability design, Azure SQL administration, scripting with PowerShell and T-SQL, and cross-functional collaboration across infrastructure, cloud and security teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; 7+ years of SQL Server DBA experience.
• Experience with enterprise SQL Server installations, upgrades, and migrations.
• Experience in cloud-based environments, including Microsoft Azure.
• Ability to design and implement HA/BC solutions and DR planning.
• Proficient in PowerShell, T-SQL, and automation scripting.
• Strong communication and collaboration in a global team.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain enterprise SQL Server environments.
• Manage backups, restore, replication, migration, and DR processes.
• Design and support high-availability and business continuity solutions.
• Administer Azure SQL Database, including security and monitoring.
• Perform proactive monitoring, capacity planning, and performance tuning.
• Develop automation scripts using PowerShell and T-SQL.
• Maintain security, access controls, and governance standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on enterprise initiatives.
• Participate in on-call rotations as required.
• Maintain technical documentation and standards.

Skills

SQL Server

T-SQL

PowerShell

Azure SQL Database

Backup & Recovery

High Availability

Cloud & Hybrid

Security & Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SSMS

Azure Portal

Monitoring Tools

Job description

Senior MS SQL Database Administrator

About The Role

The Senior MS SQL Database Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, performance, security, and availability of enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments supporting critical business applications worldwide. This role serves as a senior member of the Global Database Team, providing technical expertise across database architecture, installation, upgrades, migrations, monitoring, backup and recovery, and cloud-based database services.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Manage database backup, recovery, replication, migration, and disaster recovery processes.
• Design, implement, and support high-availability and business continuity solutions.
• Administer and support Azure SQL Database environments, including security, connectivity, monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Perform proactive database monitoring, capacity planning, performance tuning, and issue resolution.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex database performance, availability, and operational issues.
• Develop and maintain database automation and administration scripts utilizing PowerShell, T‑SQL, and other scripting technologies.
• Configure and maintain database security, access controls, and compliance with organizational governance standards.
• Apply SQL Server patches, updates, and version upgrades while ensuring system stability and security.
• Support database licensing compliance and maintain awareness of SQL Server versioning and support requirements.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, cloud, and security teams to support enterprise initiatives and projects.
• Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and database standards.
• Participate in a rotating on‑call support schedule, including weekends and off‑hours support as required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, automation, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 7+ years of database administration experience supporting enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Experience installing, configuring, and upgrading enterprise‑scale Microsoft SQL Server platforms.
• Experience supporting production database environments in a large, complex organization.
• Experience working in cloud‑based environments, including Microsoft Azure.

Microsoft SQL & Database Administration Expertise

• Strong experience with SQL Server backup and recovery solutions, including native SQL Server tools and enterprise backup platforms.
• Experience with SQL Server replication, database migrations, and high‑availability configurations.
• Proficiency with Transact‑SQL (T‑SQL) and database administration best practices.
• Experience implementing database security, access controls, and governance standards.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server patching, version management, and licensing concepts.
• Experience monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing database performance.
• Experience performing capacity planning and proactive database health management.
• Experience creating and managing Azure SQL Databases, including security configuration and data movement between cloud and on‑premises environments.

Technical Knowledge & Core Competencies

• Experience developing automation scripts using PowerShell, batch scripting, or similar technologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a global team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results.
• Willingness to participate in on‑call support rotations and occasional after‑hours activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering Oracle, Sybase, MySQL, or PostgreSQL database environments.
• Experience working with Linux operating systems.
• Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud database architectures.
• Experience with enterprise monitoring, automation, and database management tools.
• Exposure to database modernization and cloud migration initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, short‑term incentives, long‑term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.