SQL DBA Lead - MUST BE SC CLEARED - Manchester + On Call work (NO REMOTE WORK) - 6 months+

(SQL Server DBA, SQL DBA)

One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a SQL DBA Lead.

This role is full time onsite in Manchester - NO REMOTE WORK IS ALLOWED

In addition this role requires someone who is able to work to the following working hours:

• You would need to cover service hours of 7am to 7pm UK time as part of a 4 man team, where the other 2 consultants are based outside of the UK.
• You would need to work on a 24/7 out of hours rota again as part of the 4 man team.

Please find some details below:

Clearance required:

BPSS + SC equivalent account specific vetting requirements

IR35 Status: PAYE via Umbrella company only

Job Description:

SQL Database Administrator

Role Context

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.

This role will be based full time in the Manchester secure room.

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 DevOps

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 ServiceNow or a similar ITIL system

Nice to have: Powershell

Qualifications

- Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent certification (preferred).

- ITIL Foundation certification (preferred).

Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.