SQL DBA

Are you an experienced Microsoft SQL DBA ?

Do you have a strong understanding and experience supporting a production database estate of SQL Server up to and including SQL Server 2019 ?

This is a 6 month Inside IR35 (Umbrella) contract paying up to £500 per day.

You can work remotely as long as you are happy to travel to Newcastle for the occasional team meeting.

Your experience should include:

• Experience of undertaking SQL Server database builds, patching and upgrades (up to and including 2019)
• ITIL Service Management awareness (Change, Incident & Problem Management processes)
• Strong technical expertise and decision-making skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility for team deliverables
• Experience of SQL Server High Availability and Disaster Recovery using Clustering and Always On including setup, troubleshooting and support
• Experience with SQL Server and Windows server patching
• Experience with SQL Server backup, recovery and housekeeping.
• Clear evidence of ability to prioritise multiple activities in a rapidly changing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong working knowledge of PowerShell or scripting and automating tasks
• Understanding of SQL Server architecture to Microsoft standards

Advantageous skills:

• A demonstrable track record working with large and complex database environments
• Experience of ServiceNow and managing configuration items
• Experience using and building new pages on Apex using various information sources
• Experience with TDE (Transparent Data Encryption)
• Production and route to live environment experience
• Documenting and implementing all SQL configuration change
• Experience in either the banking sector or Financial Services
• An MCSE Certification for SQL Server Administration or equivalent

For more information get in touch asap on 0141 5668922