SQL Database Administrator

VIQU are partnering with a public sector organisation who are looking to recruit two experienced SQL Database Administrators to join their technology team on a permanent basis. The successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining the security, performance, availability and recoverability of business-critical SQL Server databases supporting 24/7 operations. This is an opportunity to work within a highly regulated environment, ensuring database infrastructure remains secure, reliable and capable of supporting essential services., * Troubleshoot complex database issues, optimise performance and resolve incidents within agreed SLAs.

• Implement and maintain database security controls, including encryption, auditing, access management and role-based permissions.
• Manage database backup, recovery and high availability solutions, including regular disaster recovery testing.
• Ensure database environments comply 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, maintaining technical documentation and operational runbooks.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience supporting business-critical SQL Server databases within a live production environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server architecture and administration, particularly SQL Server 2019 or later.
• Advanced SQL Server troubleshooting and performance tuning skills, particularly across large, high-volume transactional databases.
• Proven experience managing database backup, restore and disaster recovery processes.
• Strong understanding of database security, encryption, auditing and access control.
• Experience working within formal ITIL change and incident management processes, with ITIL Foundation knowledge or equivalent understanding.
• Familiarity with SQL Server administration tools and concepts, including TempDB.