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SQL Database Administrator

City of London
1 week ago
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My client, a leading international firm is seeking a skilled SQL Database Administrator to support and enhance enterprise-grade systems. The role involves managing database performance, security, and availability, supporting cross-functional teams, and contributing to strategic technical initiatives under senior guidance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain high-availability SQL Server environments and optimise performance
  • Monitor systems proactively to minimise downtime and strengthen security
  • Lead capacity planning and backup/recovery strategies
  • Develop and support scripts, utilities, and integration workflows
  • Support development standards across procedures and packages
  • Oversee database upgrades, deployments, and change management
  • Collaborate across IT, business services, and infrastructure teams
  • Evaluate and implement third-party solutions and emerging technologies

    Essential Skills & Experience
  • Advanced SQL Server 2019/2022 administration in Windows 2022/2025
  • Expertise in tuning, monitoring, SSIS, SSAS, T-SQL, and PowerBI
  • Strong experience with SQL Availability Groups, encryption, and security features
  • Ability to build and maintain SSIS packages via Visual Studio
  • Proven external data integration via SFTP
  • Familiarity with Redgate tools and other RDBMS platforms including Azure
  • Sound understanding of Active Directory, Windows Clustering
  • Exposure to legal platforms (e.g., iManage, Aderant, IntApp)
  • Experience supporting large enterprise or law firm environments

    In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position.

    DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business

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