SQL DBA/£350 inside/London (hybrid) Security Cleared

Contract SQL DBA - Security Cleared

There will be some Out of Hour's work during the week, possible on call rota and also the potential for weekend work.

Department Overview

The Technology division manages and supports all aspects of technology delivery -from maintaining critical systems that underpin the UK economy, to enabling big data analytics, advancing cyber-security capabilities, and driving innovation to support a modern digital workplace.

Our objective is to ensure other functions can fulfil the collective mission of promoting monetary and financial stability for the good of the UK. We achieve this by delivering resilient, high-performing, secure technology solutions and information services across the organisation.

Technology operates on a clear and efficient model: Analyse - Deliver - Service - Secure, ensuring transparency, effectiveness, and alignment with business priorities while enabling agility and collaboration across teams.

The SQL DBA - Infrastructure role sits within the Hosting Domain and is accountable for supporting SQL Server estate. This is a predominantly operational/support role, with occasional involvement in small-scale project delivery. The successful candidate will specialise in SQL Server support, maintenance, optimisation, and release activities.

Key Responsibilities

SQL Server Database Administration

• Manage and maintain SQL Server databases
• Configure, optimise, and support SQL Server instances and associated processes.
• Monitor overall system health, performance, and capacity.
• Ensure high levels of availability, resilience, performance, and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents in Real Time.
• Provide recommendations for improvements and corrective actions.

Operational Excellence

• Automate routine tasks, streamline recurring processes, and maintain clear documentation.
• Support development teams with query tuning, schema optimisation, and best practices.
• Manage backups, restores, and recovery operations; ensure compliance with defined recovery models.
• Support after-hours maintenance activities and release deployments as required.
• Provide 24×7 on-call support for critical production systems on a rotational basis.

High Availability & Disaster Recovery

• Implement, maintain, and optimise SQL Server HA/DR solutions, ensuring robust business continuity.
• Validate and test failover processes and ensure readiness for real-world scenarios.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a SQL Server DBA or similar technical role.
• Strong expertise in:
• Performance Tuning and Optimisation (PTO)
• Backup/restore strategies and recovery models
• High Availability & Disaster Recovery frameworks (AlwaysOn, clustering, log shipping, mirroring, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server, including Active Directory integration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure.
• Ownership mindset, attention to detail, and commitment to high-quality service delivery.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams.
• Good time-management and organisational skills.

Preferred/Advantageous

• MCTS, MCITP, and/or MVP certifications in relevant Microsoft technologies.

Note:

There will be some Out of Hour's work during the week, possible on call rota and also the potential for weekend work.