07/09/2025) Sql Database Administrator

Were AtkinsRxc3xa9alis a world class Engineering Services and Nuclear organization We connect people data and technology to transform the world s infrastructure and energy systems Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants designers engineers and project managers we can change the world Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911 we are a world-leading professional services company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting advisory environmental services intelligent networks cybersecurity design engineering procurement project construction management operations maintenance decommissioning and capital The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors News and information are available at or follow us on LinkedIn Our teams take great pride in delivering some of the worlds most prestigious projects This success is driven by our talented people whose diverse perspectives expertise and knowledge set us apart Join us and you ll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents and expertise When it comes to work-life balance AtkinsRxc3xa9alis is a great place to be So let s discuss how our flexible and remote working policies can support your priorities We re passionate about are work while valuing each other equally So ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women s Equality and being a Disability Confident and Inclusive Employer Perform operational DBA duties including installation database upgrades patching environment cloning implementing backup recovery and monitoring procedures capacity planning and performance tuning and site failover switchover Design architect build Microsoft SQL databases from determining business requirements to planning and deploying test and production systems Interface with application development teams to resolve problems with application database systems Take part to 24 7 365 operations in a business-critical environment Working with global teams Manage multiple applications or service areas and projects simultaneously to ensure on- time response quality delivery and resolutions Support continues improvement through optimizations of systems and processes for existing and new applications and services Essential Technical Requirements Minimum 8 years of related experience Significant knowledge of SQLServer this will be your passion and you will be required to get under the bonnet of a live system coming up with innovative solutions Good working knowledge of High Availability technologies i e Failover Clusters Availability Groups Have worked for at least 3 years in a 24 7 environment before and will have worked alongside developers and other stakeholders Strong understanding of relational database architecture concepts Strong performance tuning and troubleshooting skills Excellent communication skills Strong hands-on experience administering large high volume 24 7 SQL platforms Experience in implementing and managing databases in complex enterprise environments with business application and third-party products solutions and technologies Ability to handle multiple deliverables both scheduled and unscheduled like deployments builds scheduled batch activities or jobs issue incident management problem management etc Ability to communicate technical issues to business leaders as well as to communicate business drivers to engineers Proven analytical abilities and using data facts for decision-making Good working knowledge of database technologies leveraging IaaS PaaS What We Can Offer You Varied interesting and meaningful work A hybrid working environment with flexibility and great opportunities Opportunities for training and as the team grows career progression or sideways moves An opportunity to work within a large global multi-disciplinary consultancy on a mission to change the ways we approach business as usual Why work for AtkinsRxc3xa9alisWe at AtkinsRxc3xa9alis are committed to developing its people both personally and professionally Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individuals abilities and talents We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions Meeting Your Needs To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work we offer employees xe2x80x98Total Reward Making sure you re supported is important to us So if you identify as having a disability tell us ahead of your interview and well discuss any adjustments you might need Additional Information We are an equal opportunity drug-free employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves thrive and develop To help embed inclusion for all from day one we offer a range of family friendly inclusive employment policies flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds As an Equal Opportunities Employer we value applications from all backgrounds cultures and ability We care about your privacy and are committed to protecting your privacy Please consult our on our Careers site to know more about how we collect use and transfer your Personal Data Link Worker Type EmployeeJob Type RegularAt AtkinsRxc3xa9alis we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics backgrounds and perspectives We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender ethnic or national origin sexual identity and orientation age religion or disability but enriches itself through these differences