SQL Database Administrator Lead

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 Dev Ops.
• Troubleshoot Power BI Report Server access and performance issues, including upgrades and SSL certificates.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and mentor junior DBAs.

• 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 Dev Ops.
• Hands-on SSIS experience.
• Knowledge of Power BI Report Server and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with SCOM and/or Azure Monitor.
• Experience with Service Now or similar ITIL service management tools.
• Power Shell knowledge is desirable.
• Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent certification is preferred.
• ITIL Foundation certification is desirable.