We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled SQL Server Database Administrator to manage, optimize, and secure enterprise SQL Server environments. This role requires strong hands-on expertise in performance tuning, high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR), automation, Azure SQL platforms, and production support.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and support SQL Server environments (2012–2022) across production and non-production systems
- Perform advanced performance tuning using execution plans, Query Store, DMVs, and wait statistics
- Troubleshoot complex database issues including locking, blocking, deadlocks, memory grants, TempDB, and I/O bottlenecks
- Design and maintain robust backup and recovery strategies, including point-in-time recovery and disaster recovery drills
- Implement and support HA/DR solutions (Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clusters, Log Shipping, Replication, CDC)
- Execute SQL Server upgrades, patching, and version migrations with minimal downtime
- Implement and maintain SQL Server security features including TDE, encryption, auditing, and role-based access control
- Automate routine maintenance and monitoring tasks using T-SQL, SQL Agent, and PowerShell
- Support Azure SQL workloads (Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, SQL on Azure VM)
- Drive incident resolution, root cause analysis (RCA), and long-term preventive improvements
- Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security teams for controlled production deployments and CI/CD initiatives
- Focus on proactive monitoring, capacity planning, and regular performance health checks
Requirements
- 7+ years of hands-on SQL Server DBA experience in production environments
- Strong expertise in SQL Server architecture and internals (Buffer Pool, Plan Cache, Transaction Log, TempDB)
- Advanced query and server-level performance tuning skills
- Deep understanding of Always On AGs, FCI, Replication, CDC, and Log Shipping
- Strong experience with backup, restore, and disaster recovery scenarios
- Solid knowledge of SQL Server security and compliance controls
- Experience with automation and scripting (T-SQL, PowerShell)
- Working knowledge of Azure SQL and monitoring tools
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Strong troubleshooting ability, communication skills, and ownership mindset
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