Senior SQL DBA: Architecture, Security & DR

DGH Recruitment Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an SQL Database Administrator responsible for ensuring the reliability and security of databases. The role includes maintaining critical systems, influencing database design, and supporting performance tuning. Ideal candidates will have proven experience with Microsoft SQL Server and database management strategies. This position is located in Chelmsford, England.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing technical/support teams in high-pressure environments.
• Expertise in Microsoft SQL Server (On-Premises and Azure variants).
• Database management focusing on security, performance, scaling, and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support critical systems and applications.
• Influence database architecture for efficiency and reliability.
• Design and implement database solutions and integrations.

Skills

Team management under pressure

Microsoft SQL Server expertise

Database management for security

T-SQL custom integrations

Performance troubleshooting

Power BI dataset analysis

Azure Data Factory data ingestion

Job description

A recruitment agency is looking for an SQL Database Administrator responsible for ensuring the reliability and security of databases. The role includes maintaining critical systems, influencing database design, and supporting performance tuning. Ideal candidates will have proven experience with Microsoft SQL Server and database management strategies. This position is located in Chelmsford, England.