Advanced DBA

Advanced SQL Server DBA – NHS Organisation Rate: £428 per day (Outside IR35) Contract: 3 months Location: Central London (2 days on-site per week) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Advanced Database Administrator (DBA) to join an NHS organisation on a short-term contract. You will be responsible for building and managing SQL Server databases across multiple lifecycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems, within an Always On SQL Farm. Key Responsibilities • Configure and maintain SQL Server databases, ensuring high performance, availability, and security. • Apply data modelling techniques to support integration and performance requirements. • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in real time, providing end-to-end problem resolution. • Automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes. • Assist developers with complex query tuning and schema refinement. • Provide technical mentorship and cross-training to team members. • Recommend solutions for database structure, security, backup, and recovery. • Install and configure new systems, propose specifications, and coordinate installation requirements. • Maintain database performance and complete maintenance requirements. • Create dashboards using Power BI. • Work with multi-terabyte, high-throughput, highly available databases. • Manage storage fabric (Fibre and iSCSI) and SQL failover for business continuity. • Support project teams during analysis and planning stages, including Change Management. • Write reports, instructions, and specifications. • Design and enforce networking standards, monitor performance, and troubleshoot network issues. Essential Skills • Advanced SQL Server DBA experience in high-availability environments. • Expertise in Always On Availability Groups. • Strong knowledge of Power BI for dashboard creation. • Experience with storage fabric technologies (Fibre/iSCSI). • Business continuity and failover planning. • Excellent problem-solving and performance tuning skills. • Ability to mentor and share technical expertise.