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SQL Server DBA - SC Cleared

National Security Division
Contract/Interim
01782 203040
£400 - £500 per day + Inside IR35
London
LZM144553SQLDBA
30-09-2025 11:17 AM
SQL Server DBA - SC Cleared

A SQL Server DBA is required. You will have strong SQL server and database administration experience.

Responsibilities:
- Performance tuning, query optimisation, and troubleshooting
- Familiarity with Query Store, Extended Events, and SQL Profiler.
- Solid understanding of backup strategies, index maintenance, and DB integrity checks.
- Experience with table compression and storage optimisation techniques.
- Ability to generate and interpret database metrics and monitoring reports.
- Strong scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell) for automation and maintenance tasks.

Technology: MS SQL Server, Windows Server, Windows AD, Azure SQL DB.

The role is based remotely and the contract is for 3 months initially, inside IR35.

To be considered for the position please send over your latest CV.


Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

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