SQL Server Architect

*SC CLEARED* SQL Server Architect - Cloud Resilience & High Availability (AWS Focus) 4 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Hybrid working. 3-4 days p/w onsite in London Rate - £600 - £640 p/d via Umbrella We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed.

A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a SQL Server Architect on a long term program of work. As part of this programme, the SQL Server Architect will be responsible for designing, validating, and optimising the SQL Server platform that underpins a complex, enterprise grade SharePoint Farm hosted on AWS.

The engagement will begin with an eight week Proof of Value (PoV) focused on proving SQL Server resilience patterns, including Always On and HA/DR using cloud native AWS services. Experience with Azure is also beneficial to support comparative assessment.

Key Responsibilities

Phase 1 - Proof of Value (PoV): Resilience Patterns Objective: Prove the viability and performance of HA/DR patterns for SQL Server supporting SharePoint on AWS. Key Activities Work with Infra Architect to define PoV success criteria (RPO/RTO, failover time, throughput, recovery steps).

Stand up PoV topology: o SQL Server Always On Availability Groups on Amazon EC2 across multiple AZs. o Storage using EBS (io1/io2/gp3) and where required, FSx for Windows File Server for cluster dependencies. Integrate CloudWatch, AWS Backup, Systems Manager, and automation as appropriate (CloudFormation/Terraform/PowerShell).

Confirm and test SharePoint compatibility (content/search/service DBs). Produce pattern catalogue and TCO/performance findings and assessment of complexity to introduce and in terms of operability and maintainability for each of the chosen patterns (Always On availability groups, Always On failover cluster instances (FCI), SIOS DataKeeper, AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery, and AWS Database Migration Service (AWS DMS).

Deliverables PoV Plan & Success Metrics Resilience Pattern Catalogue (HA/DR topologies, pros/cons, prerequisites) Testing of DR options with SharePoint team. Performance Baseline & Findings Report (throughput/latency, failover timings) PoV Recommendation & Next Step Design Decisions Core Responsibilities Architect HA/DR for SQL Server in AWS to support a mission critical SharePoint farm.

Evaluate native AWS options (EC2, EBS, FSx, Route 53, CloudWatch, Backup, Systems Manager, CloudFormation). Design and validate Always On patterns, listener routing, quorum/witness. Collaborate with the Infrastructure Architect to ensure network/IAM/security fit. Produce documentation, runbooks, and handover materials for operations. Key

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