Senior SQL Server DBA

Senior SQL Server Database Administrator

Salary: Up to £65,000

Location: Cardiff – hybrid (onsite once every 2 weeks)

We’re recruiting for a Senior SQL Server Database Administrator to join a large global technology consultancy, supporting a major public sector project.

You’ll be responsible for managing and supporting mission-critical SQL Server environments, covering development through to production, with a focus on performance, availability, security and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Administer and support SQL Server databases across multiple environments.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and optimise database performance.
• Manage backups, restores, high availability and disaster recovery.
• Support database security, access controls and auditing.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and work closely with development and infrastructure teams.
• Assist with query tuning, indexing and database design.
• Automate administration and maintenance using PowerShell.
• Support Azure SQL and Power BI environments.

Skills / experience:

• Strong commercial experience as a SQL Server DBA.
• Experience with SQL Server performance tuning, backups/recovery and HA/DR.
• Knowledge of Azure SQL and Microsoft data platforms.
• PowerShell scripting experience.
• Experience with Windows Server / Active Directory.
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD or Infrastructure as Code would be beneficial.
• SC clearance or eligibility to obtain SC clearance – including 5 years' continuous UK residency.

Contact David Southwood – CPS Group