Senior MS SQL Database Administrator

KBR, Inc.; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D

Flexible Spending

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior MS SQL Database Administrator to oversee the administration, maintenance, performance, security, and availability of enterprise SQL Server environments worldwide. The role includes cloud-based database services, automation, and ensuring compliance with governance standards.

The ideal candidate will have deep SQL Server expertise, strong troubleshooting and scripting skills, and experience with Azure SQL and on-call support as part of a global team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of database administration experience with enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Experience installing, configuring, and upgrading enterprise-scale SQL Server platforms.
• Experience in production DB environments in large, complex organizations.
• Experience working in cloud-based environments, including Microsoft Azure.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Manage backup, recovery, replication, migration, and DR processes.
• Design and support high-availability and business continuity solutions.
• Administer Azure SQL Databases, including security, connectivity, monitoring, and performance.

Skills

SQL Server

Azure SQL

PowerShell

T-SQL

Backup & Recovery

High Availability

Cloud experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Azure SQL Database

SQL Server

PowerShell

Job description

Title:

Senior MS SQL Database Administrator

We are KBR

When you become part of our KBR team, your opportunities are endless. Through internal collaboration, and with our partners and customers, we’re defining tomorrow’s challenges, then providing the innovative solutions to overcome those challenges, always maintaining our commitment to Zero Harm and our Sustainability Platform.

In September 2025, we announced that we are spinning our Mission Technology Solutions business into a separate public company. This role would ultimately be part of that new company. Our Mission Technology Solutions business partners with governments and defense, intelligence, space, aviation, and critical infrastructure customers to deliver high‑end engineering, science, technology, and mission support solutions. From national security and readiness to advanced research, cyber, logistics, and life‑cycle sustainment, our teams help customers solve complex challenges in some of the world’s most demanding environments. Whether supporting operations on the ground, at sea, in the air, or in space, our clients trust us to deliver mission‑critical capabilities every day.

Working with us means being rewarded for your contributions. In addition to competitive benefits and professional development, our people are empowered to use all their potential, creating meaningful change for themselves and our clients. We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting‑edge solutions.

As the needs of the world change, we’re ready to respond and guide the way forward with strategic, sustainable, and technological advancements grounded in more than a century of practical application and execution.

We are IT

We are strategic enablers of the business, delivering scalable, secure, and innovative technology solutions that drive operational excellence and support enterprise growth. We partner closely with functions across the organization to modernize systems, unlock data‑driven insights, and enhance the digital employee experience. Our global footprint and commitment to transformation position us at the forefront of leveraging technology to create lasting business value.

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.

The ideal candidate combines deep Microsoft SQL Server expertise with strong troubleshooting, automation, and operational support skills. This individual will play a key role in ensuring database reliability, performance, and compliance while supporting modernization initiatives, cloud technologies, and enterprise database governance standards.

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.

Basic Qualifications

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.

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 401K 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.