SQL SME - Windows 2022 - SQL Server - Architect - SC Cleared

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SQL SME - Windows 2022 - SQL Server - Architecture - Active Directory - SC Clearance - Up to £650 a day (Inside IR35) - Reading area - 12+ months

Location: Reading Area
Rate: Up to £600- £650 per day (Inside IR35)
Security Clearance: SC Clearance Required

Role Overview:

We are looking for Senior SQL SME who has experience with the installation, configuration, deployment, administration and migration of Microsoft SQL Server solutions. You will be responsible for the creation of design artefacts that enable the provision of greenfield Microsoft SQL Server solutions and the migration/technical refresh of existing sites using industry standard tooling and methodologies which vary in size and complexity.

Essential skills:

Experience in providing high quality solutions and documentation using a structured approach for components with varying degrees of complexity.
Demonstrable experience in the creation, or modification, of a variety of design artefacts (Architecture Overview Documents, High-Level Designs and Low-Level Designs) for Microsoft SQL Server solutions.
Experience of steering solutions through several quality gates.
Candidates must an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2022, Active Directory and Group Policy.
The ability to support and maintain work packages throughout the Customer Solution Lifecycle.
Experience in requirements management and associated tooling.
Experience of working on secure infrastructure solutions.

What We Offer:

Competitive daily rate up to £650 a day
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge network technologies.
Collaborative and innovative work environment.

Application Process:

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV which details your relevant experience.

This role requires a current SC Clearance so please familiarise yourself with the eligibility before applying. Join us and be a part of a team that drives technological excellence.

We look forward to your application!

People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas

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