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SQL Database Administrator Lead
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SQL Database Administrator required to join a major enterprise client on a long-term engagement, working full-time on-site in Manchester within a secure environment, with competitive rates.
This role requires eligibility to undergo BPSS and SC clearance.
You’ll provide subject matter expertise across Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL environments, supporting enterprise-level database operations across production, UAT and development environments with a strong focus on performance, availability, security, and reliability.
Key duties:
- Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL databases across enterprise environments.
- Manage clustering, replication, backups, patching, and database upgrades.
- Provide third-line support and resolve database incidents through ITIL/service management processes.
- Monitor and optimize database performance, capacity, and availability.
- Create, maintain, and deploy SSIS packages.
- Support Azure-based database environments, including Azure VMs and Azure DevOps.
- Troubleshoot Power BI Report Server access and performance issues, including upgrades and SSL certificates.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing and mentor junior DBAs.
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- Strong Microsoft SQL Server experience, ideally SQL Server 2016 onwards.
- Significant experience with T-SQL, stored procedures, and triggers.
- Strong experience across SQL Server and MySQL administration.
- Experience with Azure VMs, Windows Server, and Azure DevOps.
- Hands-on SSIS experience.
- Knowledge of Power BI Report Server and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with SCOM and/or Azure Monitor.
- Experience with ServiceNow or similar ITIL service management tools.
- PowerShell knowledge is desirable.
- Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent certification is preferred.
- ITIL Foundation certification is desirable.
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