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Up to £500 per day INSIDE IR35
SQL Database Administrator (Security Cleared) – Manchester (fully on-site) up to £500 per day INSIDE
SQL Database Administrator
Location: Manchester (fully on-site – secure office)
Rate: up to £500 per day inside Engagement Type: PAYE via Umbrella only Working Model: 5 days on-site
BPSS + SC equivalent account specific vetting requirements
Your new role
You will join a high-performing team as a SQL Database Administrator, acting as a subject-matter expert across both Azure and on-premise Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL environments.
This role will see you supporting enterprise-scale database platforms across production, UAT and development environments, ensuring optimal performance, availability and security.
Due to the nature of the environment, this position is based full-time on-site within a secure facility in Manchester.
What you'll be doing
- Administering and maintaining MS SQL Server and MySQL databases
- Managing clustering, replication, backups and performance tuning
- Providing 3rd line support and resolving incidents via call management systems
- Delivering planned releases, patches and upgrades across environments
- Monitoring and optimising database performance, including storage and alerting
- Supporting space management and proactive system health checks
- Mentoring junior DBAs and contributing to wider team knowledge sharing
What you'll need to succeed
- Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2016 onwards)
- Advanced knowledge of T-SQL, stored procedures and triggers
- Experience working with Azure VMs, Windows Server and Azure DevOps
- Hands-on experience with SSIS (package development, deployment and maintenance)
- Working knowledge of Power BI, including troubleshooting performance and access issues
- Familiarity with monitoring tools such as SCOM and/or Azure Monitor
- Experience using ServiceNow or similar ITIL-based ticketing systems
Qualifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (or equivalent) – desirable
- ITIL Foundation – desirable
What you'll get in return
- Opportunity to work within a secure, enterprise-scale environment
- Exposure to both cloud and on-premise database technologies
- Collaborative team environment with opportunities for knowledge sharing
- Engagement with a globally recognised consultancy
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
