Senior SQL Database Administrator Location: Hybrid - Sunderland (with flexible working) Salary: Up to £55,000 + excellent benefits We're working with a respected organisation in Sunderland to recruit a Senior SQL Database Administrator . This is a fantastic opportunity to join an experienced IT team and take a lead role in the ongoing development, optimisation, and resilience of the organisation's database environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining high availability, supporting integrations across platforms, and ensuring the reliability and performance of systems critical to business operations. Key Responsibilities: Configure and manage high availability and disaster recovery solutions including Always On Availability Groups, mirroring, and clustering. Implement and test backup and recovery procedures to safeguard data. Monitor performance metrics and carry out tuning and optimisation as required. Support development and integration efforts across cloud and on-prem environments. Use version control tools (eg GitHub, Bitbucket) to manage database scripts and schema changes. Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and system records. Collaborate with software developers, analysts, and other teams to deliver scalable and secure database services. Provide 2nd/3rd line support and investigate root causes of system issues. What We're Looking For: Solid experience in SQL Server database administration. Strong understanding of high availability, backup, and recovery strategies. Proficient in writing and troubleshooting T-SQL. Experience with ETL tools (eg SSIS, Azure Data Factory, Informatica, Talend). Familiarity with version control and collaborative working in a support or project setting. Strong communication skills and a methodical, team-focused approach. Desirable (but not essential): Experience with open-source RDBMS (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB). Familiarity with Redgate tools (SQL Toolbelt, Backup Pro, SQL Monitor). Benefits: Up to £55,000 salary depending on experience 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more Flexible and hybrid working, including early Friday finishes Health Cash Plan - cashback on optical, dental, therapies, and more (includes free child cover) Access to private healthcare through the plan Generous pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution Salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles Enhanced parental and family leave Business mileage allowance Life assurance (3x salary) Please note: This role is subject to a basic DBS check, funded by the employer. Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
01/07/2025
Full time
Senior SQL Database Administrator Location: Hybrid - Sunderland (with flexible working) Salary: Up to £55,000 + excellent benefits We're working with a respected organisation in Sunderland to recruit a Senior SQL Database Administrator . This is a fantastic opportunity to join an experienced IT team and take a lead role in the ongoing development, optimisation, and resilience of the organisation's database environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining high availability, supporting integrations across platforms, and ensuring the reliability and performance of systems critical to business operations. Key Responsibilities: Configure and manage high availability and disaster recovery solutions including Always On Availability Groups, mirroring, and clustering. Implement and test backup and recovery procedures to safeguard data. Monitor performance metrics and carry out tuning and optimisation as required. Support development and integration efforts across cloud and on-prem environments. Use version control tools (eg GitHub, Bitbucket) to manage database scripts and schema changes. Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and system records. Collaborate with software developers, analysts, and other teams to deliver scalable and secure database services. Provide 2nd/3rd line support and investigate root causes of system issues. What We're Looking For: Solid experience in SQL Server database administration. Strong understanding of high availability, backup, and recovery strategies. Proficient in writing and troubleshooting T-SQL. Experience with ETL tools (eg SSIS, Azure Data Factory, Informatica, Talend). Familiarity with version control and collaborative working in a support or project setting. Strong communication skills and a methodical, team-focused approach. Desirable (but not essential): Experience with open-source RDBMS (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB). Familiarity with Redgate tools (SQL Toolbelt, Backup Pro, SQL Monitor). Benefits: Up to £55,000 salary depending on experience 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more Flexible and hybrid working, including early Friday finishes Health Cash Plan - cashback on optical, dental, therapies, and more (includes free child cover) Access to private healthcare through the plan Generous pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution Salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles Enhanced parental and family leave Business mileage allowance Life assurance (3x salary) Please note: This role is subject to a basic DBS check, funded by the employer. Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
The Opportunity: My client working are a managed service provider currently looking for a 2nd Line IT Support Engineer to join their team in a unique split role - 50% working directly with a high-security client, on-site, in Plymouth, 50% supporting multiple MSP customers remotely and on-site. This is a fantastic opportunity for an IT professional from a single IT environment looking to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced MSP setting or an established MSP engineer seeking their next challenge at a leading, regional MSP. You'll gain exposure to a diverse range of technologies, clients and security-focused environments, while developing your skills in a role that combines technical expertise, problem-solving and client engagement. Skills and Experience: Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects 2+ years' experience in a similar helpdesk or IT environment within a 2nd Line role essential Full driving licence is essential Experience working for an MSP is essential Strong Windows Server Experience (Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, GPO's, Print Management, AD Sync) Excellent Office 365 knowledge (Email concepts, SharePoint, OneDrive, Azure AD) Basic Network understanding (LAN, WAN, VLAN, WIFI, IPSEC, VPN) Experience with onsite/offsite backup products and storage (including cloud storage) Excellent customer service skills A full driving licence (access to a vehicle is not required, but beneficial) VMWare/Hyper-V knowledge Working within an ITIL environment. Preferably holding a current qualification Technical qualifications such as CompTIA+, Network + would be advantageous Experience of Agile methodologies would an advantage Applications: To learn more about our client and this great opportunity on offer working as a 2nd Line IT Support Engineer please call and speak with John Noonan here at ISR Recruitment or please email me a copy of your very latest CV see below and I'll call you back to discuss the role in more detail. Please contact John Noonan here at ISR to learn more about our exciting client based in Devon and their ongoing growth plans
30/06/2025
Full time
The Opportunity: My client working are a managed service provider currently looking for a 2nd Line IT Support Engineer to join their team in a unique split role - 50% working directly with a high-security client, on-site, in Plymouth, 50% supporting multiple MSP customers remotely and on-site. This is a fantastic opportunity for an IT professional from a single IT environment looking to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced MSP setting or an established MSP engineer seeking their next challenge at a leading, regional MSP. You'll gain exposure to a diverse range of technologies, clients and security-focused environments, while developing your skills in a role that combines technical expertise, problem-solving and client engagement. Skills and Experience: Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects 2+ years' experience in a similar helpdesk or IT environment within a 2nd Line role essential Full driving licence is essential Experience working for an MSP is essential Strong Windows Server Experience (Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, GPO's, Print Management, AD Sync) Excellent Office 365 knowledge (Email concepts, SharePoint, OneDrive, Azure AD) Basic Network understanding (LAN, WAN, VLAN, WIFI, IPSEC, VPN) Experience with onsite/offsite backup products and storage (including cloud storage) Excellent customer service skills A full driving licence (access to a vehicle is not required, but beneficial) VMWare/Hyper-V knowledge Working within an ITIL environment. Preferably holding a current qualification Technical qualifications such as CompTIA+, Network + would be advantageous Experience of Agile methodologies would an advantage Applications: To learn more about our client and this great opportunity on offer working as a 2nd Line IT Support Engineer please call and speak with John Noonan here at ISR Recruitment or please email me a copy of your very latest CV see below and I'll call you back to discuss the role in more detail. Please contact John Noonan here at ISR to learn more about our exciting client based in Devon and their ongoing growth plans
We are currently looking on behalf of one of our important clients for a German Speaking Azure Cloud/DevOps Engineer (Medical Device Sector). The role is a permanent position based in Bern Canton with good home office allowance. Your Role: Plan & implement hybrid (on-prem/cloud) scenarios & develop future-proof cloud strategies. Deploy, manage & optimize Azure Landing Zones (compute, storage, virtual networks, etc.). Ensure availability, performance & security (security best practices, monitoring, incident handling) in the cloud infrastructure. Automate deployments with Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform, Bicep) & Scripting (PowerShell, Azure CLI). Build & maintain CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps). Work closely with development teams on cloud architectures. Create & maintain technical documentation. Provide 2nd & 3rd level support for Azure-related requests, including troubleshooting & performance optimization. Your Skills: At least 3 years of professional experience in Cloud Engineering, Managing Azure Environments & DevOps. A sound knowledge in the field of Identity and Access Management (IAM). Skilled & experienced in most of the following areas: Azure Landing Zones, Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform, Bicep), Scripting (PowerShell, Azure CLI) & CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps). Ideally experienced in technically leading experienced colleagues. Your Profile: Completed Higher Education/University Degree in Computer Science, ideally with focus on Systems Engineering or IT Security (or similar). Ideally Microsoft Certified, for example as an Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect. Fluent in English & good German language skills (to B2 level or higher).
26/06/2025
Full time
We are currently looking on behalf of one of our important clients for a German Speaking Azure Cloud/DevOps Engineer (Medical Device Sector). The role is a permanent position based in Bern Canton with good home office allowance. Your Role: Plan & implement hybrid (on-prem/cloud) scenarios & develop future-proof cloud strategies. Deploy, manage & optimize Azure Landing Zones (compute, storage, virtual networks, etc.). Ensure availability, performance & security (security best practices, monitoring, incident handling) in the cloud infrastructure. Automate deployments with Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform, Bicep) & Scripting (PowerShell, Azure CLI). Build & maintain CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps). Work closely with development teams on cloud architectures. Create & maintain technical documentation. Provide 2nd & 3rd level support for Azure-related requests, including troubleshooting & performance optimization. Your Skills: At least 3 years of professional experience in Cloud Engineering, Managing Azure Environments & DevOps. A sound knowledge in the field of Identity and Access Management (IAM). Skilled & experienced in most of the following areas: Azure Landing Zones, Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform, Bicep), Scripting (PowerShell, Azure CLI) & CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps). Ideally experienced in technically leading experienced colleagues. Your Profile: Completed Higher Education/University Degree in Computer Science, ideally with focus on Systems Engineering or IT Security (or similar). Ideally Microsoft Certified, for example as an Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect. Fluent in English & good German language skills (to B2 level or higher).
