SQL Database Administrator

We are seeking a skilled and motivated SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to join our Database Services team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, performance optimization, and security of Microsoft SQL Server environments. The role requires experience supporting production databases, troubleshooting complex issues, implementing database changes, and ensuring high availability and data integrity.The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with a proactive approach to problem-solving and effective collaboration with application, infrastructure, and support teams. Person should hold active SC clearance. Contract - 4 to 6 months Location - Remote Pay - attractive pay (inside IR35) Key ResponsibilitiesDatabase Administration Administer, maintain, and support Microsoft SQL Server environments. Perform database installations, configuration, upgrades, patching, and migrations. Manage databases, instances, security settings, users, roles, and permissions. Ensure database availability, reliability, and operational stability. Performance and Optimization Monitor and optimize database performance. Investigate and resolve performance bottlenecks, locking issues, and query-related problems. Analyze execution plans and implement indexing strategies. Support application teams in SQL query tuning and database optimization. Backup, Recovery and High Availability Design, implement, and maintain backup and recovery strategies. Perform ..... full job details .....