We are seeking an experienced SQL DBA to manage support and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments The candidate will be responsible for database administration performance tuning backup and recovery security management and ensuring high availability of missioncritical databases
Key Responsibilities
Install configure upgrade and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases
Monitor database performance availability and health
Perform database backup recovery and disaster recovery planning
Troubleshoot databaserelated incidents and perform root cause analysis RCA
Implement and manage High Availability HA and Disaster Recovery DR solutions such as Always On Availability Groups Log Shipping and Replication
Execute database patching upgrades and migrations
Perform capacity planning and database performance tuning
Optimize SQL queries stored procedures indexes and database objects
Manage database security user access roles and permissions
Collaborate with application infrastructure and support teams to resolve issues
Create and maintain database administration documentation and SOPs
Ensure compliance with organizational security and audit standards
Required Skills
Microsoft SQL Server 201620192022 Administration
SQL Server Installation Configuration and Upgrades
Performance Tuning and Query Optimization
Backup and Recovery Strategies
Always On Availability Groups
Database Replication and Log Shipping
SQL Server Clustering
TSQL Programming
Database Security and User Administration
Monitoring tools such as SQL Server Management Studio SSMS SQL Profiler and Extended Events
Windows Server Administration fundamentals
PowerShell scripting knowledge
Preferred Skills
Azure SQL Database and Azure Managed Instance
SQL Server Integration Services SSIS
SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS
SQL Server Analysis Services SSAS
Experience with cloud platforms AzureAWS
Automation and DevOps exposure
ITIL process knowledge
Certifications
Microsoft Certified Azure Database Administrator Associate
Microsoft SQL Server Certifications Preferred
ITIL Foundation Preferred
Key Competencies
Database Administration
Performance Optimization
High Availability Disaster Recovery
Troubleshooting RCA
Service Delivery Management
Stakeholder Communication
Problem Solving
Experience Range 5 to 8 Years P3
Notice Period Immediate to 30 Days Preferred
Primary Skill Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration
Secondary Skills Always On Performance Tuning TSQL Backup Recovery SSIS SSRS Azure SQL Windows Server