Advanced DBA

Advanced SQL Server DBA – NHS Organisation

Rate: £428 per day (Outside IR35)Contract: 3 months Location: Central London (2 days on-site per week)

We are seeking an experienced Advanced Database Administrator (DBA) to join an NHS organisation on a short-term contract. You will be responsible for building and managing SQL Server databases across multiple lifecycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems, within an Always On SQL Farm.

• Configure and maintain SQL Server databases, ensuring high performance, availability, and security.
• Apply data modelling techniques to support integration and performance requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in real time, providing end-to-end problem resolution.
• Automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes.
• Assist developers with complex query tuning and schema refinement.
• Provide technical mentorship and cross-training to team members.
• Recommend solutions for database structure, security, backup, and recovery.
• Install and configure new systems, propose specifications, and coordinate installation requirements.
• Maintain database performance and complete maintenance requirements.
• Create dashboards using Power BI.
• Work with multi-terabyte, high-throughput, highly available databases.
• Manage storage fabric (Fibre and iSCSI) and SQL failover for business continuity.
• Support project teams during analysis and planning stages, including Change Management.
• Write reports, instructions, and specifications.
• Design and enforce networking standards, monitor performance, and troubleshoot network issues.

• Advanced SQL Server DBA experience in high-availability environments.
• Expertise in Always On Availability Groups.
• Strong knowledge of Power BI for dashboard creation.
• Experience with storage fabric technologies (Fibre/iSCSI).
• Business continuity and failover planning.
• Excellent problem-solving and performance tuning skills.
• Ability to mentor and share technical expertise.