Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator DBA

1 week ago


Westminster Greater London, United Kingdom JAM Recruitment Ltd Full time

Do you want to work at the forefront of Technology and Software? Are you passionate about working with cutting-edge technology and self-motivated to find innovative solutions to complex challenges as part of a team who help keep the UK safe? We are looking for an Enhanced DV Cleared Microsoft SQL Server DBA to join the existing team in London on an initial 10 month contract, 4 -5 days in office in London.

You will be required to provide DBA support on all aspects of Microsoft SQL Server including design, administration, backup/recovery, Availability Groups, deployment and real time production troubleshooting responsibilities for SQL versions SQL2014 upwards.

As a Microsoft SQL Server DBA, your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Install and configure Windows Clusters, Microsoft SQL Servers and Availability Groups
Maintain and troubleshoot High Availability/DR including Windows Clustering and Always On Availability Groups
Conduct root cause analysis, database performance monitoring, and capacity planning
Performance tuning of databases/queries
Implementing and managing monitoring/proactive alerting processes
Automation via SQL Server Agent and PowerShell scripting etc
Participate in key periodic operations tasks including high availability and disaster recovery testing, operating system and database patching, database upgrades and migrations
Provide comprehensive and clear documentation for all new database builds, redevelopments, enhancements, for standard operational procedures
Collaborate with Developers to architect DB solutions for core platform initiatives
Working independently and within a wider team with minimal supervision
Attending and actively participating in SCRUM ceremonies and events
To succeed within the role of a Microsoft SQL Server DBA, you'll have experience in a similar position and you'll have the following skills and experience:

Strong knowledge of SQL Server High Availability technologies - such as Windows Clustering, Availability Groups and Distributed Availability Groups
Windows Clustering
Enterprise scale mission critical SQL Server implementations, VLDB, multiple databases with Availability Groups
Implementing and troubleshooting SQL Server High Availability groups
Troubleshooting SQL Server Database Engine
Root cause analysis, database performance monitoring, and capacity planning
SQL Server migration and upgrade
SQL Server backup and recovery
SQL Server patch management
Good oral and written communication skills in English

Achieve a work/life balance
Increase earning potential



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