The Database Administrator will be working across a primarily Microsoft SQL environment liaising with multiple areas of the business to support, design, evaluate, build, deliver and maintain the provision of a performant and secure SQL environment. They will be responsible for providing specialist technical support and expertise across Pilgrim's Europe SQL environment for both on-prem and cloud. What will you be doing? Be responsible for maintaining and proactively managing the portfolio of IT Solutions Provide Incident and Problem management support. Perform problem identification and root cause analysis for complex issues. Perform regular health checks identifying and recommending any potential service improvements Participation and engagement in Projects/Service improvements impacting Infrastructure Services. Identification ownership and implementation of proactive maintenance plans including essential upgrades and software patches. What will you need to have? Deep technical knowledge/specialism of the following technologies to "Expert" level: Experience in Database Server Security Patch Management Experience in Database Access Management Experience in Microsoft SQL Server DBA Experience in MS SQL Server Administration Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO) Experience with backups, restores and recovery models Experience of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server The company Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets. Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products. Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.