SQL DBA (DV Cleared)

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 101,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Technologies Recruitment is seeking a UK DV-cleared SQL DBA for a business-critical six-month contract in Reading. The role requires ownership of a secure, mixed SQL Server estate, focusing on performance, security, and automation.

Candidates should have active UK DV clearance, 5+ years in production SQL Server environments, and hands-on experience with high availability and disaster recovery (WSFC, Always On, clustering), T-SQL and dbatools PowerShell, and security tooling like

Qualifications

• 5+ years supporting production SQL Server environments.
• Active UK DV Clearance is essential.
• Experience with HA/DR using WSFC and Always On/clustering.
• Strong T-SQL and PowerShell skills (dbatools) for maintenance and automation.
• Solid understanding of DB security (TDE), CyberArk, Windows Server, Active Directory, and ITIL processes.

Skills

T-SQL

PowerShell

SQL Server

Always On

DBA

Tools

dbatools

CyberArk

Always On

Job description

Role: SQL DBA - DV Cleared

Type: Contract (6 Months with potential extension)

Location: Reading, UK

Working Model: Onsite

We are urgently seeking a DV Cleared SQL DBA for a business-critical, 6-month contract in Reading. You will take ownership of a highly secure, mixed SQL Server estate driving performance, security, and automation.

Key Requirements:

• Clearance: Active UK DV Clearance (Essential).
• Experience: 5+ years supporting business-critical production SQL Server environments.
• Core Tech: Strong High Availability & Disaster Recovery (WSFC, Always On, clustering).
• Scripting: Deep T-SQL and PowerShell (dbatools) skills for maintenance and automation.
• Security & Infra: Solid grasp of DB security (TDE, CyberArk), Windows Server, Active Directory, and ITIL processes.