Senior SQL Server DBA - Azure & Enterprise Reliability

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

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.