Infrastructure Architect - SQL - DV Clearance

Infrastructure Architect with a deep understanding of SQL Server

Permanent, based in Basingstoke

Full Time onsite

Salary: £75 - £80k plus 10% bonus, 10% DV allowance and £6k car allowance

Total package: up to £102K

Candidates must be willing and eligible to go through SC and DV security clearance for this role

As a SQL-focused Infrastructure Architect, you will own the end-to-end delivery of infrastructure work packages — from initial design and prototyping to piloting, production deployment, and ongoing evolution.

Responsibilities include:

• Design and deliver infrastructure work packages that meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Collaborate within an Agile team, contributing to shared challenges and continuous cross-training.
• Develop repeatable unit tests to validate system behaviour under expected and unexpected conditions.
• Maintain accurate support and design documentation to aid operational teams and users.
• Respond to evolving user requirements by delivering ongoing improvements and enhancements.

Skills and Experience:

• Advanced knowledge of SQL Server — including design, configuration, tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across infrastructure and database environments.
• Ability to script and automate infrastructure configurations and tests.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Experience with any of the following would be an added advantage - Microsoft Windows Systems Administration in enterprise settings / Group Policy Objects (GPO) / Windows Installer / Powershell cmdlets

Please apply for immediate interview!