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SQL Database Admin
Job in
Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listed on 2026-08-21
Listing for:
Experis - ManpowerGroup
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-21
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Database Administrator, Systems Administrator, Azure
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Role
Title:
SQL Database Admin
Duration: contract to run until 15/01/2027
Location: Manchester, Fully onsite 5 days per week
Clearance required: Active SC Clearance is desired
Role purpose / summaryThe SQL DBA will act as a subject matter expert for Azure and on-prem Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL environments. The role supports enterprise-level database operations across production, UAT, and development environments, ensuring performance, availability, and security.
Key Responsibilities- Administer and maintain MS SQL and MySQL databases, including clustering, replication, backups, and performance tuning.
- Provide third-line support and resolve incidents via call management systems.
- Perform planned releases, patching, and upgrades across environments.
- Monitor and optimise database performance, including space management and alert log checks.
- Mentor junior DBAs and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.
- Well versed in Microsoft SQL Server (2016 onwards)
- Significant experience with T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers
- Experience with Azure VM's, Windows Server and Azure Dev Ops
- SSIS - experience in creating, maintaining and deploying packages through SQL Server Integration Services
- Power BI - knowledge of Power BI report server, and an ability to troubleshoot issues around access and performance issues, perform upgrades and install SSL certificates
- Basic working knowledge of SCOM and/or Azure Monitor
- Experience working with Service Now or a similar ITIL system
Nice to have
:
Powershell
Microsoft Certified:
Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent certification (preferred).
ITIL Foundation certification (preferred).
All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!#J-18808-LjbffrNote that applications are not being accepted from your jurisdiction for this job currently via this jobsite. Candidate preferences are the decision of the Employer or Recruiting Agent, and are controlled by them alone.
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