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# SQL DBA (DV Cleared)

- **Company:** Randstad UK
- **Location:** Reading, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £166,400 - £199,680
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, SQL Databases, Transact-SQL, Scripting, Cyberark
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cv-library.co.uk/job/225820202/SQL-DBA-DV-Cleared

## About the Role

* Clearance: Active UK DV Clearance (Essential).
 * Experience: 5+ years supporting business-critical production SQL Server environments.
 * Core Tech: Strong High Availability & Disaster Recovery (WSFC, Always On, clustering).
 * Scripting: Deep T-SQL and PowerShell (dbatools) skills for maintenance and automation.
 * Security & Infra: Solid grasp of DB security (TDE, CyberArk), Windows Server, Active Directory, and ITIL processes.

## Description

We are urgently seeking a DV Cleared SQL DBA for a business-critical, 6-month contract in Reading. You will take ownership of a highly secure, mixed SQL Server estate (2012-2022), driving performance, security, and automation.