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SQL Support Engineer

Job Posted: 20 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester

Expire in: 8 days

Job Description

SQL Support Engineer

A UK-based organisation is seeking an experienced and technically capable SQL Support Engineer to join its IT and application support team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong SQL Server, infrastructure, networking, and application support expertise who enjoys solving complex technical problems and supporting business-critical systems.

You will play a key role in maintaining and improving database and server environments, supporting application deployments, troubleshooting production issues, and working closely with development and infrastructure teams to deliver reliable, high-performing systems.

This role suits someone who is proactive, hands-on, and comfortable working across SQL Server, infrastructure, networking, and application support.

Key Responsibilities

Administer, support, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments, including high availability systems
	
Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments
	
Participate in a 24/7 remote on-call rota following training
	
Troubleshoot database, infrastructure, networking, and application issues
	
Perform application installations, upgrades, and configuration changes
	
Support deployment and implementation of new systems and applications
	
Monitor system performance and proactively resolve incidents
	
Collaborate with developers and third-party vendors to resolve technical issues
	
Manage server builds, patching, maintenance, and environment configuration
	
Support backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes
	
Maintain technical documentation, procedures, and configurations
	
Assist with networking issues including DNS, VPNs, firewalls, and connectivity
	
Participate in system testing, releases, and change management activities

Skills & Experience Required

Strong experience administering and supporting Microsoft SQL Server environments
	
Experience working with SQL Server high availability, maintenance, and performance troubleshooting
	
Strong experience administering Windows Server environments
	
Solid understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and firewalls
	
Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across databases, infrastructure, and applications
	
Experience implementing and configuring business applications
	
Ability to work effectively with development and support teams
	
Experience supporting production and business-critical systems
	
Knowledge of server monitoring, maintenance, and operational best practices
	
Strong communication and documentation skills

Desirable Experience

VMware or Hyper-V virtualization technologies
	
Exposure to Azure or AWS cloud platforms
	
PowerShell scripting or automation experience
	
IIS, application hosting, or middleware platform experience

What We Offer

Competitive salary
	
Generous on-call allowance
	
Flexible and hybrid working
	
Supportive and collaborative environment
	
Pension and additional benefits
	
Opportunity to work with modern infrastructure and technologies

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