Database Administrator

What You’ll Do

• Manage and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases (including older and current versions).
• Enhance and oversee backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Carry out regular upkeep such as patching, index tuning, and capacity checks.
• Support and optimise SSRS and SSIS environments.
• Partner with infrastructure and project teams to deliver modernisation and migration initiatives.
• Monitor system performance and proactively address issues before they impact clients.
• Document procedures, standards, and client-specific setups for consistent delivery.
• Provide technical insight and guidance to both clients and internal teams.

This role offers a healthy balance of project work, ongoing maintenance, and reactive support, giving you exposure to a variety of challenges and technologies.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven track record as a SQL Server DBA (SQL 2008 R2 and beyond).
• Strong understanding of SQL Server management, maintenance, and patching.
• Solid experience in backup/recovery, performance tuning, and optimisation.
• Hands-on experience with SSRS and SSIS packages.
• Background in infrastructure transformation or database migration projects.
• Experience working across multiple environments or client bases (MSP experience desirable).

Who You Are

• Detail-oriented, organised, and proactive in your approach.
• Capable of managing priorities across varied workloads.
• A strong communicator who thrives in both collaborative and independent work.
• Calm under pressure with a problem-solving mindset and a focus on delivery.

Please apply now for immediate consideration!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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