SQL Database Admin Job Manchester area,England UK,IT/Tech

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 / summary

The 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.

Skills and Experience Required

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

Qualifications

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!