Senior SQL Database Administrator - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

We’re hiring a Senior SQL Database Administrator to join a critical internal technology function in a fully remote capacity. This Senior SQL Database Administrator remote role offers the opportunity to step in as the sole in-house DBA, taking ownership of high-impact projects and complex problem-solving.

What You'll Do

• Design and deliver SQL Server solutions across multiple business projects.
• Build and configure SQL clusters and disaster recovery (DR) environments.
• Lead database migrations from legacy platforms to modern systems.
• Optimize performance in production environments.
• Install, configure, and patch SQL Server.
• Provide third-line equivalent support and handle escalations.
• Act as the internal SQL technical lead and subject matter expert.
• Oversee and hand over to third-party managed service providers.

Requirements

• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2013–2022), including legacy environments.
• At least 5 years’ experience as a SQL DBA in production environments.
• Proven experience with SQL clustering, high availability, and disaster recovery.
• Strong background in migrations, patching, logging, and performance tuning.
• Working knowledge of PowerShell.
• Experience operating at third-line or senior escalation level.
• Microsoft SQL DBA certification (or equivalent experience).
• Azure SQL experience is a bonus; AWS exposure is useful but not essential.

Nice to Have

• Comfortable acting as the internal authority and technical lead for SQL.
• Eligible to pass SC Clearance and a DBS check.

What We Offer

• Fully remote working arrangement with office attendance once per month at most.
• Ownership and autonomy in a project-led work environment.
• Opportunity to be the go-to expert in a highly visible role.