Senior MS SQL Database Administrator in Leatherhead

Senior MS SQL Database Administrator

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Manage database backup, recovery, replication, migration, and disaster recovery processes.
• Design, implement, and support high‑availability and business continuity solutions.
• Administer and support Azure SQL Database environments, including security, connectivity, monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Perform proactive database monitoring, capacity planning, performance tuning, and issue resolution.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex database performance, availability, and operational issues.
• Develop and maintain database automation and administration scripts utilizing PowerShell, T‑SQL, and other scripting technologies.
• Configure and maintain database security, access controls, and compliance with organizational governance standards.
• Apply SQL Server patches, updates, and version upgrades while ensuring system stability and security.
• Support database licensing compliance and maintain awareness of SQL Server versioning and support requirements.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, cloud, and security teams to support enterprise initiatives and projects.
• Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and database standards.
• Participate in a rotating on‑call support schedule, including weekends and off‑hours support as required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, automation, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Basic Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's 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 Qualifications

• Experience administering Oracle, Sybase, MySQL, or PostgreSQL database environments.
• Experience working with Linux operating systems.
• Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud database architectures.
• Experience with enterprise monitoring, automation, and database management tools.
• Exposure to database modernization and cloud migration initiatives.

Additional Compensation

• KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation.
• Additional compensation may be in the form of sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, short‑term incentives, long‑term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.