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# Database Administrator

- **Company:** Pilgrim's Europe
- **Location:** Rushmere, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Scripting, System Availability
- **Published:** August 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gb370ed0b416010a1d882a4035be2498d7/eaa

## About the Role

* Strong experience as a MS SQL Server DBA in a complex enterprise environment
 * Expertise in performance tuning, backup/recovery, security, HA/DR and Azure SQL
 * Knowledge of SQL scripting, PowerShell and database administration best practices
 * Experience working within ITIL service management environments

## Description

We're looking for an experienced Database Administrator to support and optimise our Microsoft SQL environment across on-premise and cloud platforms.
What You'll Do

 * Manage and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments
 * Support database security, access management, patching, backup and recovery processes
 * Deliver database improvements, upgrades, and migration projects
 * Support high availability and disaster recovery solutions
 * Participate in on-call support and major incident management


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