SQL Database Administrator

SQL Database Administrator

Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our client for a SQL Server DBA on a permanent basis in Warwickshire.
This is a great opportunity to work with an important organisation maintaining and managing the security, integrity, recoverability, capacity and availability their databases.
There will be a need to participate in an on-call rota plus travel throughout Warwickshire is also expected.

Expertise we’re seeking;

• Microsoft SQL Server architecture (2019+) and administration.
• Database security controls including encryption, auditing, and access control
• Data lifecycle management including retention, archiving and data rehydration
• Knowledge of ITIL (Foundation Level)
• Knowledge of typical SQL DBA tooling (e.g. TempDB)

As one of the SQL Database Administrators, you'll be responsible for ensuring the performance, security, resilience, and availability of mission-critical databases supporting operational activities.
You'll:

• Manage, monitor and optimise Microsoft SQL Server environments that support frontline systems.
• Ensure maximum performance, stability and uptime across business-critical databases operating around the clock.
• Investigate and resolve database issues, incidents and performance bottlenecks within agreed service levels.
• Implement robust database security controls, permissions and encryption to protect sensitive data.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, retention and audit requirements.
• Design, maintain and regularly test high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Support integrations between local and national platforms.
• Deliver database changes through structured change management and CAB processes.
• Maintain technical documentation, operational runbooks and audit evidence.
• Provide DBA expertise during major incidents and participate in on-call support arrangements.
• Collaborate with project teams, architects and technical specialists to deliver new capabilities and enhancements.

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