On behalf of ONS, we are looking for a Database Administrator (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract based Hybrid in Newport, Titchfield or Darlington. We are supporting the Office for National Statistics in hiring an experienced SQL-focused Database Administrator to provide 2nd and 3rd line operational support across enterprise SQL services and applications. This role supports ongoing team restructuring and replaces a permanent team member, so you will play a key part in maintaining service stability and improving SQL environments used across the organisation. You will work on the data systems that underpin critical ONS services. The focus is SQL Server, with occasional interaction with Oracle or DB2 environments which are already well supported by the wider team. The role You will provide operational and technical support for SQL Server platforms and SQL-based applications. This includes resolving incidents, managing service requests and changes, troubleshooting complex queries, carrying out maintenance, delivering improvements and supporting service availability across multiple environments. You will also work with internal teams and third-party suppliers to ensure issues are escalated appropriately and resolved within agreed SLAs. As a Database Administrator your main responsibilities will be:. Providing 2nd and 3rd line operational support for SQL-based services and applications. Administering Microsoft SQL Server across enterprise environments. Troubleshooting database is