Title: SQL DBA Lead
Location: Manchester- fully onsite
Clearance required: BPSS+ SC
Role Context
- The SQL DBA will act as a subject matter expert for Azure and on-prem Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL environments. The role supports enterprise-level database operations across production, UAT, and development environments, ensuring performance, availability, and security.
- This role will be based full time in the Manchester secure room.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain MS SQL and MySQL databases, including clustering, replication, backups, and performance tuning.
- Provide third-line support and resolve incidents via call management systems.
- Perform planned releases, patching, and upgrades across environments.
- Monitor and optimise database performance, including space management and alert log checks.
- Mentor junior DBAs and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.
Skills and Experience Required
- Well versed in Microsoft SQL Server (2016 onwards)
- Significant experience with T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers
- Experience with Azure VM's, Windows Server and Azure DevOps
- SSIS - experience in creating, maintaining and deploying packages through SQL Server Integration Services
- Power BI - knowledge of Power BI report server, and an ability to troubleshoot issues around access and performance issues, perform upgrades and install SSL certificates
- Basic working knowledge of SCOM and/or Azure Monitor
- Experience working with ServiceNow or a similar ITIL system
- Nice to have: Powershell
Qualifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent certification (preferred).
- ITIL Foundation certification (preferred).