Site Reliability Engineer

Stott And May — United Kingdom · Posted ~11 hours ago

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Skills

Site Reliability Engineering MSSQL administration Linux Windows production support systems administration infrastructure as code scripting application troubleshooting MSSQL IaC

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An experienced Site Reliability Engineer is needed for a hands-on production environment supporting applications, databases, operating systems, and backend infrastructure. You will administer MSSQL databases, troubleshoot application and system issues, manage Linux and Windows environments, automate infrastructure with IaC and scripting, and deploy and support production services. Active UK DV clearance is essential. The role is primarily on-site in London and offered on a six-month-plus contract.

Highlights

Six-month-plus contract with an advertised rate of up to £755 per day inside IR35. The role provides hands-on responsibility across production databases, application support, systems administration, infrastructure automation, and production services within a critical technical environment.

Description

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - Contract *candidates must have an active DV clearance* Start: ASAP Duration: 6 months+ Location: 4-5 days on site in london Rate: up to £755 .day inside IR35 We’re looking for an experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join a critical Defence project in London. This is a hands-on role covering application support, systems administration, production databases and backend infrastructure, working closely with an existing on-site engineer. Key Responsibilities Manage and support multiple production databases, including MSSQL.Provide 1st–3rd line support and troubleshoot application/system issues.Administer Linux and Windows production environments.Support BAU and backend infrastructure activities.Automate infrastructure using IaC and scripting.Deploy and support production services and client IT systems.Work directly with technical teams and end users. Essential Experience Existing UK DV clearance – essentialStrong MSSQL administration experienceProduction Linux administrationInfrastructure as Code, ideally AnsibleDocker / Docker ComposeStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder skills Desirable GitLab / CI/CDREST APIsIISJira / ConfluenceKeycloak, Grafana, Elasticsearch or NiFi