Senior SQL Database Specialist

3 weeks ago


Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom 00139 LEIDOS INNOVATIONS UK LTD. Full time
Job Title: Senior SQL Database Specialist

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior SQL Database Specialist to join our team within the Defence Team at Leidos UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-level support for an ever-growing database estate, working closely with the senior DBA to plan upgrades, migrations, and installations.



Key Responsibilities:

  1. Monitor, troubleshoot, backup, and secure the database estate, including Microsoft SQL Server and open-source databases.
  2. Work with the senior DBA to plan and execute upgrades, migrations, and installations.
  3. Carry out daily checks, complete service requests, and change requests within SLA.
  4. Provide technical exposure and variance across both outcomes-based project activities and operational (Business as Usual) support activities.
  5. Contribute towards the creation and ongoing maintenance of technical documentation and provide material to support project work or operational support services.


Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft SQL 2012 through to 2022 Enterprise, including configuration of Always-On High Availability Group, database mirroring, and shared-storage clusters. They will also have experience with Windows Server 2012R2 - 2022, including administration of Windows Server Failover Cluster. Additionally, they will have a good understanding of OLTP and OLAP databases and the ACID properties of transactional processes, as well as high-level security and auditing best practice knowledge.



Desirable Skills:

The following skills are advantageous but not essential:



  • T-SQL scripting
  • PowerBI reporting
  • Utilising the Sysinternals suite
  • MariaDB Enterprise
  • Linux Experience (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)
  • Working knowledge of System Center Operations Manager (SCOM)
  • Working knowledge of System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)


What We Offer:

At Leidos, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including dynamic working, contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance, and 33 days annual leave. We also provide opportunities for career development and growth, as well as a collaborative and inclusive work environment.



How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced Senior SQL Database Specialist looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including your CV and a covering letter, to us today.



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