Cloud and Managed IT SQL Database Administrator (12 month FTC)

Drive Innovation as a Cloud and Managed IT SQL Database Administrator!

Intercity Technologyis seeking an experienced and proactiveCloud and Managed IT SQL Database Administratorto join our dynamic Managed IT function on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. This strategic and hands-on role is focused on stabilising modernising and optimising the internal platforms that power our core business operations.

Youll lead the evaluation and enhancement of key internal systems particularlyMOESandAffinity. Identifying architectural risks technical debt and performance challenges. If you thrive on diagnostics performance tuning and making a visible impact this is your opportunity to shape the future of our data platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Platform Discovery & Architecture Review

• Lead a structured review of our MOES and Affinity SQL Server environments.
• Identify and document risks inefficiencies and architectural issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand system history and pain points.
• Produce a detailed findings report with prioritised recommendations.

Remediation & Continuous Improvement

• Develop a roadmap for SQL Server remediation and enhancement.
• Deliver quick wins and long-term improvements to platform stability and scalability.
• Support automation and modernisation initiatives across SQL Server environments.

Database Administration & Performance

• Install configure and manage SQL Server instances.
• Optimise performance at server database and query levels.
• Collaborate with developers to refine stored procedures and database logic.

Operations & System Health

• Design and test robust backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Perform patching upgrades and maintenance to ensure availability and compliance.
• Monitor system health capacity and performance trends.

Security & Governance

• Review and harden database security configurations.
• Manage access controls and support compliance with Cyber Essentials and data protection standards.

Documentation & Collaboration

• Maintain clear documentation of system architecture configurations and procedures.
• Share knowledge and support cross-functional teams in audits investigations and change delivery.

What Were Looking For:

Essential Experience & Skills

• 5 years as a SQL Server DBA supporting enterprise-grade systems.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server (2012) including HA/DR performance tuning and T-SQL.
• Proven experience conducting architectural reviews and producing actionable improvement plans.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Experience with backup/recovery capacity planning and SQL Server security best practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with business-critical platforms (e.g. CRM ERP Portals).
• Familiarity with MySQL or other RDBMS.
• Knowledge of SSIS SSRS ETL processes or reporting platforms.
• Exposure to Azure SQL or cloud-based database hosting.
• Understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices for databases.

Certifications (Required or Strongly Recommended):

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300)
• Microsoft Certified: SQL Server Database Development (MCSA/MCSE or equivalent)
• ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management (Desirable)