SQL DBA

Role Title: SQL DBA
Location: Barrow in Furness (Fully onsite/Expenses payable)
Duration: 30/06/2026 Initially
Rate: £460p/d via Umbrella
Clearance: MoD SC Active
Sole UK National Required

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize our SQL Server environments. The ideal candidate will ensure database availability, security, and performance while supporting development and business teams with data solutions. This role may require travel and on-site work at customer locations during project delivery phases and handling sensitive information in compliance with government security standards.

Key Responsibilities

. Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server databases across development, test, and production environments.
. Implement and maintain SQL Server clustering and Always On Availability Groups for high availability.
. Design and enforce strategies for SQL application resilience, ensuring minimal downtime and robust failover capabilities.
. Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies.
. Manage backups, restores, and disaster recovery plans.
. Ensure database security and compliance with company and government policies.
. Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues promptly.
. Collaborate with developers to optimize queries and database design.
. Perform capacity planning and maintain documentation.
. Support project delivery activities, including on-site work at customer locations when required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

. Proven experience as a SQL DBA (minimum 3-5 years).
. Strong knowledge of SQL Server (2016/2019 or later).
. Expertise in SQL Server clustering, HA/DR solutions, and application resilience strategies.
. Performance tuning and query optimization experience.
. Familiarity with Always On Availability Groups and replication.
. Strong understanding of database security principles.
. Must hold or be eligible to obtain SC (Security Check) clearance.
. UK British National (no dual nationality).
. Ability to work with sensitive and classified information in compliance with government and organizational security policies.

Preferred Skills

. Experience with automation tools (PowerShell, SSIS).
. Familiarity with monitoring tools (eg, Redgate, SolarWinds).