SQL Database Administrator

SQL Database Administrator (DBA) Location: London (Remote) Duration: 4-6 months Security clearance: SC If you enjoy keeping mission-critical data environments running smoothly-and you're the person others turn to when performance or reliability issues hit-this is a strong opportunity. Our Client is hiring for a reputed client to join their Database Services team, supporting Microsoft SQL Server production databases with a focus on performance, security, and high availability. What you'll be doing: * Administer, maintain and support Microsoft SQL Server environments, including installations, configuration, upgrades, patching and migrations * Manage databases, instances, security settings, users, roles and permissions * Monitor and optimise performance-investigating bottlenecks, locking issues and query-related problems * Analyse execution plans and apply indexing strategies to improve query efficiency * Design and maintain backup and recovery strategies, including restores and disaster recovery testing * Support High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions such as Always On Availability Groups, Log Shipping, Replication, and Database Mirroring (where applicable) * Troubleshoot database incidents within agreed service levels, performing root cause analysis for recurring issues * Maintain accurate technical documentation, operational runbooks, and improve processes through automation scripts * Support security and c...