SQL Database Administrator Lead

MRP-Global; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MRP-Global in Manchester seeks a SQL Database Administrator for a long-term, full-time, on-site role. You will manage Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL across production, UAT and development environments, focusing on performance, availability and security in a secure setting.

Eligible for BPSS and SC clearance, you will also handle SSIS packages, Azure VMs, Azure Monitor and Power BI issues, while mentoring junior DBAs and contributing to knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Experience administering Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL databases across enterprise environments.
• Strong skills in clustering, backups, patching and upgrades.
• Hands-on SSIS and PowerShell experience is desirable.
• Familiarity with Azure-based DB environments and DevOps workflows.
• Knowledge of Power BI Report Server and monitoring tools like SCOM/Azure Monitor.
• ITIL/service management awareness and related ticketing tooling.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain SQL Server and MySQL databases across production, UAT and development environments.
• Manage clustering, replication, backups, patching and upgrades.
• Provide third-line support and resolve database incidents via ITIL processes.
• Monitor and optimise performance, capacity and availability.
• Create, maintain and deploy SSIS packages; support Azure-based databases.
• Troubleshoot Power BI Report Server access and performance; assist security via certificates.

Skills

SQL Server administration

MySQL administration

T-SQL

Azure Cloud

Power BI

ITIL service management

PowerShell

Education

Azure Database Administrator Associate

ITIL Foundation

Tools

SSIS

Azure DevOps

Power BI Report Server

SCOM

Azure Monitor

Azure VMs

Job description

SQL Database Administrator required to join a major enterprise client on a long-term engagement, working full-time on-site in Manchester within a secure environment, with competitive rates.

This role requires eligibility to undergo BPSS and SC clearance.

You’ll provide subject matter expertise across Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL environments, supporting enterprise-level database operations across production, UAT and development environments with a strong focus on performance, availability, security and reliability.

• Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL databases across enterprise environments.
• Manage clustering, replication, backups, patching and database upgrades.
• Provide third-line support and resolve database incidents through ITIL/service management processes.
• Monitor and optimise database performance, capacity and availability.
• Create, maintain and deploy SSIS packages.
• Support Azure-based database environments, including Azure VMs and Azure DevOps.
• Troubleshoot Power BI Report Server access and performance issues, including upgrades and SSL certificates.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and mentor junior DBAs.

About You

• Strong Microsoft SQL Server experience, ideally SQL Server 2016 onwards.
• Significant experience with T-SQL, stored procedures and triggers.
• Strong experience across SQL Server and MySQL administration.
• Experience with Azure VMs, Windows Server and Azure DevOps.
• Hands-on SSIS experience.
• Knowledge of Power BI Report Server and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with SCOM and/or Azure Monitor.
• Experience with ServiceNow or similar ITIL service management tools.
• PowerShell knowledge is desirable.
• Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent certification is preferred.
• ITIL Foundation certification is desirable.