Senior Database Administrator – Contract (Inside IR35)

Waracle are looking for a Senior Database Administrator (Inside IR35) for an exciting new 6-month initial contract joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation. We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations. This is a UK-based Inside IR35 role with remote working available. While the role can be performed remotely, candidates based within a reasonable distance of Crawley or London who are happy to work from the office when required would be particularly welcomed. Requirements The Role In this role, you’ll lead critical security, performance, and governance improvements across our SQL Server and Azure database estates. As a subject matter expert, you’ll take ownership of high-impact projects, bring deep technical expertise to complex challenges, and help shape the future of our database platforms. You’ll also work collaboratively with the wider team, sharing knowledge, developing best practice, and helping to build capability across the DBA function. Key aspects of the role include: Research shows that underrepresented groups tend to only apply for roles that they believe they meet 100% of the criteria for. At Waracle , we want to buck that trend! We hire for passion, potential and mindset as much as credentials. If you think you'd be incredible in the role, then apply - even if you don't think you tick every box! Drive Security & Governance: Lead the delivery of the CIS Security Improvement Programme across SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and Azure SQL Managed Instance. Champion the implementation of CIS Benchmark recommendations, audit actions, and securi