SQL Server Database Administrator

JAM Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator in London for a 10-month contract. The role involves providing critical support and ensuring high availability for SQL databases, requiring strong expertise in SQL Server technologies and Enhanced DV clearance. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and technology while contributing to projects that help keep the UK safe.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar DBA role with live Enhanced DV clearance.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server technologies and high availability solutions.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide DBA support for Microsoft SQL Server including design and troubleshooting.
• Maintain and troubleshoot High Availability setups including Windows Clustering.
• Conduct root cause analysis and database performance monitoring.

Skills

SQL Server High Availability technologies

PowerShell scripting

Database performance monitoring

Root cause analysis

Documentation skills

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SQL Server Database Administrator, London

Client: JAM Recruitment

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 3061f2b95975

Job Views: 4

Posted: 17.06.2025

Expiry Date: 01.08.2025

Job Description:

Do you want to work at the forefront of Technology and Software? Are you passionate about working with cutting-edge technology and self-motivated to find innovative solutions to complex challenges as part of a team who help keep the UK safe? If so, the following role may be right for you…

We are looking for an Enhanced DV Cleared Microsoft SQL Server DBA to join the existing team in London on an initial 10-month contract, with 4-5 days in the office in London.

You will be required to provide DBA support on all aspects of Microsoft SQL Server including design, administration, backup/recovery, Availability Groups, deployment, and real-time production troubleshooting for SQL versions SQL2014 upwards.

As a Microsoft SQL Server DBA, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Install and configure Windows Clusters, Microsoft SQL Servers, and Availability Groups
• Maintain and troubleshoot High Availability/DR including Windows Clustering and Always On Availability Groups
• Conduct root cause analysis, database performance monitoring, and capacity planning
• Performance tuning of databases/queries
• Implementing and managing monitoring/proactive alerting processes
• Automation via SQL Server Agent and PowerShell scripting
• Participate in key periodic operations tasks including high availability and disaster recovery testing, operating system and database patching, database upgrades, and migrations
• Provide comprehensive and clear documentation for all new database builds, redevelopments, and enhancements, including standard operational procedures
• Collaborate with Developers to architect DB solutions for core platform initiatives
• Work independently and within a wider team with minimal supervision
• Attend and actively participate in SCRUM ceremonies and events
• Be proactive, multi-task, and stay organized in a dynamic work environment

You

To succeed in the role of a Microsoft SQL Server DBA, you'll have experience in a similar position and possess the following skills and experience:

• Strong knowledge of SQL Server High Availability technologies such as Windows Clustering, Availability Groups, and Distributed Availability Groups
• Experience with enterprise-scale mission-critical SQL Server implementations, VLDB, and multiple databases with Availability Groups
• Implementing and troubleshooting SQL Server High Availability groups
• Troubleshooting SQL Server Database Engine
• Root cause analysis, database performance monitoring, and capacity planning
• SQL Server migration and upgrade
• SQL Server backup and recovery
• Indexes and Statistics management
• SQL Server patch management
• PowerShell scripting
• Good oral and written communication skills in English

Please note that due to security and urgency for this role, we can only consider those with live and transferable Enhanced DV clearance.