SQL DBA

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Job description

Job Opportunity: Database Administrator (DBA) - DV Cleared
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: negotiable around £400 per day OUTSIDE IR35
End Date: 6 months (potential for extension/temp to perm)
Location: Birmingham/London (Client Site Travel Required)
Security Clearance: DV Clearance (Highest level of UK security clearance)
About the Role:
Join a team as a SQL Database Administrator (DBA) with the highest level of UK security clearance (DV) to work on a critical project.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as SME: Act as a Subject Matter Expert on Databases, providing assistance to production lifecycle teams including development, infrastructure, testing, and production.
Database Monitoring and Optimization:
- Monitor, maintain, and tune databases to optimize server availability.
- Troubleshoot performance and connection issues.
- Create suitable database alerts and proactively respond to them.
Environment Setup and Maintenance:
- Build environments based on standards and best practices aligned with operational and business requirements.
- Monitor database maintenance scripts for backups, index rebuild/defragment, and database statistics.
Backup and Recovery:
- Produce, maintain, and ensure backup and recovery procedures are functioning correctly.

Essential Experience Required:

Experienced in database technologies with a strong understanding of SQL development and scripting tools.
Proficient in database administration, including backups, maintenance, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Experience in implementing high availability setups such as Always on HA, Mirroring, log shipping, and Microsoft Clustering.
Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft SQL Server Stack – SSMS, SSAS, SSIS & SSRS.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and changing priorities.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server internals and core database functionality (indexes, schemas, triggers, etc.).
Understanding of database architecture and design.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation.
Opportunity for extension or potential transition to a permanent role based on project performance.
Contribution to a critical project for a prestigious UK government client.

If you possess the required security clearance and skills to excel in this role, we invite you to apply by sending your CV and a cover letter to . Join us in contributing to the success of this impactful government project!