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SQL Database Administrator (12 month FTC)

SQL Database Administrator (12 month FTC)

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London, United kingdom

Full Time

11-04-2025

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Job Specifications

Your Responsibilities

Responsible for managing and maintaining Lockton’s database SQL estate, ensuring data integrity, security, and availability, while optimising performance and troubleshooting any issues that arise.

Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server databases.
Monitor system health and performance to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security.
Perform database tuning and optimisation.
Manage database backup and recovery processes.
Experience of upgrading SQL versions
Implement and maintain database security (user roles, permissions, etc.).
Troubleshoot and resolve database issues.
Develop and maintain shell scripts for database management.
Assist with database design and development.
Provide support for database-related technical issues.
Collaborate with development teams to ensure database changes align with best practices.
Capacity Management
Review, amend, and keep updated all processes and procedures
Implement recommended changes for all recommendations and security patches in accordance with CAB
Actively participate in the problem management process, assisting in the identification and resolution of problems before they occur.
Identify any process improvements and create a Continual Service Improvement (CSI) initiative.
Incident Management Process, manage the Lockton SQL Incident Queue for incoming Incidents
Notify Technology Leadership Team / CAB of scheduled and unscheduled downtime for maintenance that may impact them operationally.
Operational change management

Qualifications

Requirements:

Proven experience as a SQL Database Administrator.
Strong knowledge of SQL Server (2014, 2016, 2017 and later versions).
Experience with database performance tuning and optimisation.
Familiarity with backup and recovery processes.
Understanding of database security best practices.
Experience with high-availability and disaster recovery options for SQL Server.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Knowledge of ITIL and industry best practices is a plus.
Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) is desirable.

Preferred Qualifications:

SQL Server certification (e.g., MCSA, MCSE).
Experience with other database platforms (e.g., MySQL, Oracle) is a plus.

About the Company

What makes Lockton stand apart is also what makes us better: independence. Our private ownership empowers our 12,500+ Associates doing business in over 140+ countries to focus solely on clients' risk and insurance needs. With expertise that reaches around the globe, we deliver the deep understanding needed to accomplish remarkable results. Know more