Microsoft SQL Database Administrator

4 days ago

North West Leicestershire, United Kingdom Morson Talent Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Microsoft SQL Database Administrator - Cloud Expert

Job Type: Contract

Location: Fully Remote

Duration: 3 months initial contract with extension

Salary: GBP450 per day - Outside IR35

About the Company: Morson Talent is a global engineering organisation working toward delivering clean, affordable energy.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced SQL DBA to join our team on a contract basis. The successful candidate will lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of SQL database projects, with a strong focus on Azure SQL technologies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead SQL Database Projects: Plan, coordinate, and implement SQL database projects, with a strong focus on Azure SQL technologies.
  • Manage Vendor Relationships: Manage relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring SLAs are met and that Azure SQL environments are optimised for performance and reliability.
  • Design and Configure SQL Settings: Design, configure, and optimise SQL Server and Azure SQL settings to meet specific application requirements.
  • Secure Database Access: Secure database access in line with industry best practices and security standards, with a focus on cloud environments.
  • Data Recoverability: Ensure data recoverability using SQL tools and Azure-specific recovery options.
  • Performance Monitoring: Conduct performance monitoring and tuning for both on-premises SQL Server and Azure SQL databases to ensure optimal performance.
  • Design and Implement SQL Database Servers: Design and implement SQL Database Servers at scale, supporting data processing for business-critical applications, with a particular focus on cloud integration.
  • Integrate SQL Server and Azure SQL: Integrate SQL Server and Azure SQL with various infrastructure components, including servers, storage, backup solutions, and monitoring systems.
  • Document Configuration and Design Decisions: Produce and maintain comprehensive documentation that governs and records configuration and design decisions, particularly in hybrid and cloud environments.
  • Communicate Complex Technical Concepts: Clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, with a focus on explaining the benefits and challenges of Azure SQL.
  • Develop and Implement Strategies: Develop and implement strategies for complex systems, particularly those involving Azure SQL Database, SQL Managed Instance, and hybrid cloud solutions.
  • Ensure Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant technical strategies, policies, standards, and best practices, with a strong focus on cloud adoption.
Required Qualifications
  • Extensive Experience with Microsoft SQL Server: Extensive experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including the latest versions (up to SQL Server 2022).
  • Strong Expertise in Azure SQL Technologies: Strong expertise in Azure SQL technologies, including Azure SQL Database, SQL Managed Instance, and cloud integration strategies.
  • Proven Ability to Design and Configure: Proven ability to design, configure, and optimise both on-premises and Azure SQL environments.
  • Expertise in Database Security: Expertise in database security best practices, particularly in cloud environments.
  • Experience with Disaster Recovery Planning: Experience with disaster recovery planning and data recovery techniques, including Azure-specific options.
  • Strong Skills in Performance Monitoring: Strong skills in performance monitoring and optimisation for both on-premises SQL Server and Azure SQL databases.
  • Ability to Document and Govern: Ability to document and govern configuration and design decisions effectively, with a focus on cloud environments.
  • Demonstrated Experience in Managing High-Impact Projects: Demonstrated experience in managing high-impact, technically complex projects, with an emphasis on cloud migration and hybrid environments.

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