SQL Database Administrator

As a SQL Database Administrator you will protect and optimise mission-critical SQL Server databases that support 24/7 public sector services. You will work within a regulated environment, enforcing security, availability and recoverability while aligning with governance and change processes. The role sits in a technology team focused on reliability, performance and secure data handling. You’ll tackle complex incidents, drive improvements and participate in disaster recovery testing to ensure continuous service. This is a hands-on opportunity to influence database stability and security in a highly controlled context.

• Troubleshoot complex database issues, optimise performance and resolve incidents within SLAs
• Implement and maintain database security controls, including encryption, auditing, access management and role-based permissions
• Manage backups, recovery and high availability solutions with regular DR testing
• Ensure compliance with data governance, retention, archiving and audit requirements
• Support secure database integrations with internal and external systems
• Deliver database changes through formal change control processes, with documentation and runbooks

• Minimum 3 years' experience with business-critical SQL Server databases in live production
• Strong SQL Server knowledge (architecture and administration, SQL Server 2019+)
• Advanced troubleshooting and performance tuning for large, high-volume databases
• Experience managing backup, restore and disaster recovery processes
• Solid understanding of database security, encryption, auditing and access control
• Familiarity with ITIL change and incident management; ITIL Foundation knowledge or equivalent
• Experience with TempDB and related SQL Server concepts

• strong problem-solving ability
• attention to detail
• ability to work in a regulated environment
• Microsoft SQL Server administration
• SQL Server 2019+
• database security and encryption