Job Title: MS SQL Server Administrator Experience: 6 to 8 yrs. Job Location: Bangalore Position ID: J0426-1511 Work Type: Hybrid Employment Type: Full Time / Permanent Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Job Summary: Key Responsibilities
1. SQL Server Administration . Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server (Stand‑alone / Cluster). . Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and perform query and index optimization. . Manage backup and recovery strategies, including regular restore testing. . Implement and manage high availability and disaster recovery solutions( Failover Clustering, Log Shipping, Replication). . Perform patching, service pack installations, and version upgrades. . Ensure database security using role-based access control, encryption, and auditing.
2. Monitoring & Troubleshooting . Proactively monitor database health, disk space, CPU, memory, and I/O. . Diagnose and resolve database-related issues in production and non-production environments.
3. Automation & Documentation . Develop and maintain scripts for automation using T-SQL and PowerShell. . Maintain accurate documentation for configurations, procedures, and recovery plans.
4. Compliance & Best Practices . Implement and enforce SQL Server best practices and company standards. . Ensure compliance with security, data protection, and audit requirements.
Required Skills & Qualifications . Solid experience as an MS SQL Server DBA (SQL Server 2016/2019/2022 preferred). . Excellent knowledge of T-SQL, indexing, execution plans, and performance tuning. . Hands-on experience with backup/restore, HA/DR, and database security. . Experience working in 24×7 production environments. . Good understanding of Windows Server
Additional Advantage (Good to Have) .
Hands-on experience with AWS RDS for SQL Server, including: Instance provisioning and configuration Automated backups and snapshots Monitoring using CloudWatch . Familiarity with other AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM). . Exposure to DevOps or CI/CD pipelines involving database deployments.
Resource Skills: Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL, AWS RDS for SQL Server, AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM), DevOps or CI/CD pipelines, Cloud Watch Resource
CGI is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, CGI is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in accordance with provincial legislation. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.
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