***SC CLEARED***
SQL DBA
6 Month contract initially
Based: Leeds/Hybrid. Potential on-site work at customer location in Barrow-in-Furness
Rate: £Market rates p/d - (via Umbrella company)

We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a SQL DBA to join the team.

We are seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize our SQL Server environments. The ideal candidate will ensure database availability, security, and performance while supporting development and business teams with data solutions. This role may require travel and on-site work at customer locations during project delivery phases and handling sensitive information in compliance with government security standards.

Your Responsibilities:
· Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server databases across development, test, and production environments.
· Implement and maintain SQL Server clustering and Always On Availability Groups for high availability.
· Design and enforce strategies for SQL application resilience, ensuring minimal downtime and robust failover capabilities.
· Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies.
· Manage backups, restores, and disaster recovery plans.
· Ensure database security and compliance with company and government policies.
· Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues promptly.
· Collaborate with developers to optimize queries and database design.
· Perform capacity planning and maintain documentation.
· Support project delivery activities, including on-site work at customer locations when required.

Key Skills/knowledge/experience:
· Proven experience as a SQL DBA
· Strong knowledge of SQL Server (2016/2019 or later).
· Expertise in SQL Server clustering, HA/DR solutions, and application resilience strategies.
· Performance tuning and query optimization experience.
· Familiarity with Always On Availability Groups and replication.
· Strong understanding of database security principles.
· Must hold or be eligible to obtain SC (Security Check) clearance.
· UK British National (no dual nationality).
· Ability to work with sensitive and classified information in compliance with government and organizational security policies.

Preferred Skills
· Experience with automation tools (PowerShell, SSIS).
· Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Redgate, SolarWinds).


This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible.


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.