Senior MS SQL Database Administrator

Salary: £48,000 - 88,000 per year

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 7+ years of database administration experience supporting enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Experience installing, configuring, and upgrading enterprise-scale Microsoft SQL Server platforms.
• Experience supporting production database environments in a large, complex organization.
• Experience working in cloud-based environments, including Microsoft Azure.
• Strong experience with SQL Server backup and recovery solutions, including native SQL Server tools and enterprise backup platforms.
• Experience with SQL Server replication, database migrations, and high-availability configurations.
• Proficiency with Transact-SQL (T-SQL) and database administration best practices.
• Experience implementing database security, access controls, and governance standards.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server patching, version management, and licensing concepts.
• Experience monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing database performance.
• Experience performing capacity planning and proactive database health management.
• Experience creating and managing Azure SQL Databases, including security configuration and data movement between cloud and on-premises environments.
• Experience developing automation scripts using PowerShell, batch scripting, or similar technologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a global team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results.
• Willingness to participate in on-call support rotations and occasional after-hours activities.
• Preferred: experience administering Oracle, Sybase, MySQL, or PostgreSQL database environments.
• Preferred: experience working with Linux operating systems.
• Preferred: experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
• Preferred: experience supporting hybrid cloud database architectures.
• Preferred: experience with enterprise monitoring, automation, and database management tools.
• Preferred: exposure to database modernization and cloud migration initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• We install, configure, upgrade, and maintain enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• We manage database backup, recovery, replication, migration, and disaster recovery processes.
• We design, implement, and support high-availability and business continuity solutions.
• We administer and support Azure SQL Database environments, including security, connectivity, monitoring, and performance optimization.
• We perform proactive database monitoring, capacity planning, performance tuning, and issue resolution.
• We troubleshoot and resolve complex database performance, availability, and operational issues.
• We develop and maintain database automation and administration scripts using PowerShell, T-SQL, and other scripting technologies.
• We configure and maintain database security, access controls, and compliance with organizational governance standards.
• We apply SQL Server patches, updates, and version upgrades while ensuring system stability and security.
• We support database licensing compliance and maintain awareness of SQL Server versioning and support requirements.
• We collaborate with infrastructure, application, cloud, and security teams to support enterprise initiatives and projects.
• We maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and database standards.
• We participate in a rotating on-call support schedule, including weekends and off-hours support as required.
• We support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, automation, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Technologies:

• Azure
• Cloud
• Support
• Linux
• MySQL
• Oracle
• PostgreSQL
• PowerShell
• SQL
• Security

More:

We are KBR, and this role is part of our IT organization. In September 2025, we announced that our Mission Technology Solutions business will spin into a separate public company, and this role would ultimately be part of that new company. Our Mission Technology Solutions business supports governments and customers across defense, intelligence, space, aviation, and critical infrastructure with engineering, science, technology, and mission support solutions. We offer competitive benefits, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement, with a location in Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdom and a full-time position.

last updated 34 week of 2026