SQL Database Administrator Lead
Company Description
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Job Description
Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: Contract through January 15, 2027
Work Setup: Onsite
Clearance Required: BPSS plus SC-equivalent account-specific vetting requirements
Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a SQL Database Administrator Lead to act as a subject matter expert for Azure and on-premises Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL environments. The successful candidate will support enterprise-level database operations across production, UAT, and development environments, ensuring database performance, availability, and security. This role will be based full time in a secure room in Manchester.
What you will do:
- Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL databases across production, UAT, and development environments.
- Manage database clustering, replication, backups, and performance tuning.
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