Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator (SQL DBA) to manage, maintain, optimize, and secure mission-critical SQL Server database environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring high availability, performance, scalability, security, and reliability of enterprise database systems while supporting business-critical applications.
Responsibilities
Database Administration
• Thorough knowledge in Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Experience in configuring and maintaining SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, Failover Cluster Instances (FCI), Log Shipping, Replication, and Database Mirroring.
• Hands-on on database refreshes, migrations, and upgrades with minimal downtime.
Backup, Recovery & Disaster Recovery
• Design and implement backup and recovery strategies using native SQL Server tools and enterprise backup solutions.
• Support business continuity planning and database resilience initiatives.
Performance Tuning & Optimization
• Analyze and optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, execution plan analysis, and resource management.
• Perform capacity planning and recommend infrastructure improvements.
Cloud & Automation
• Manage SQL Server databases hosted on:
• Azure SQL Database
• Azure SQL Managed Instance
• SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines
• AWS RDS for SQL Server
• Automate DBA tasks using PowerShell, T-SQL, Azure Automation, and scripting tools.
• Support Infrastructure-as-Code and DevOps initiatives where applicable.
• Participate in database deployment automation and CI/CD integration.
Security & Compliance
• Implement database security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC).
• Manage encryption technologies such as Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), Always Encrypted, and TLS/SSL.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and apply security pat
📌 Database Administrator (India)
🏢 PepsiCo
📍 India