Sr SQL Database Administrator

What success looks like in this role:

Implementation & Administration:

o Design and Implement Database Solutions: Develop and deploy database solutions that meet business requirements and ensure scalability.

o Database Installation and Configuration: Install, configure, and maintain database systems, ensuring they are optimized for performance and reliability.

o Ongoing Administration: Perform regular database maintenance tasks, including backups, updates, and patches.

Performance Monitoring & Optimization:

o Monitor Database Performance: Continuously monitor database performance and identify areas for improvement.

o Optimize Queries and Indexes: Analyze and optimize SQL queries and indexes to enhance database efficiency.

o Capacity Planning: Plan and manage database capacity to ensure optimal performance and resource utilization.

Disaster Recovery:

o Develop and Implement Backup Strategies: Create and maintain comprehensive backup strategies to ensure data protection.

o Disaster Recovery Planning: Develop and implement disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity in case of data loss or system failure.

o Regular Testing: Conduct regular tests of backup and recovery procedures to ensure they are effective and reliable.

Security & Compliance:

o Ensure Data Security: Implement security measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access and breaches.

o Compliance with Policies: Ensure database systems comply with data retention, privacy, and security policies.

o Manage Access Controls: Configure and manage access controls to ensure that only authorized users have access to the database.

Leadership & Collaboration:

o Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and mentor to junior staff.

o Lead Database-related projects and participate in cross-functional initiatives.

o Engage with vendors and service providers for support, upgrades, and procurement.

You will be successful in this role if you have:

o Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field; equivalent experience accepted.

o 12+ years of experience in Enterprise Database administration.

o Expert-level knowledge of RDBMS (SQLSERVER PostgreSQL etc)

o Strong hands-on experience in at least any of the two database platforms like Microsoft SQL

o Proficiency in AWS / Azure Database Skills

o Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Python, Shell) and automation tools.

o Knowledge of data replication and high availability technologies.

o Experience with Data migration strategies and tools.

o Solid understanding of data lifecycle management, data retention, and compliance requirements.

o Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail.

o Excellent communication and documentation skills.

o Demonstrates an authoritative and professional manner in verbal, written and telephone communications.

o Adheres to procedures, maintains records and demonstrates commitment to solving user problems.

o Demonstrates a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem solving.

o Strong customer interface skills communication & ability to deliver presentation drive meetings.

o Ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment, work effectively under high pressure and growth mode.

Focus is on SQL Server Administration: Deployment automation, version upgrades, crossenvironment migrations, performance tuning, backup/restore strategy, AlwaysOn/Failover Cluster management, and incident troubleshooting.

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