Senior MS SQL Database Administrator
Core
Administration, maintenance, performance, security, and availability of enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments supporting critical business applications worldwide.
Role type
Senior MS SQL Database Administrator
Builds
Enterprise database infrastructure, high-availability solutions, and cloud-based database services
Domain
Enterprise IT / Database Administration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Microsoft SQL Server administration, T-SQL, backup and recovery, replication, high-availability configuration, Azure SQL Database, PowerShell scripting, capacity planning, performance tuning, security and access controls, patching and version management
Preferred skills
Oracle, Sybase, MySQL, or PostgreSQL administration, Linux operating systems, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), hybrid cloud database architectures, enterprise monitoring tools
Technologies
Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, PowerShell, T-SQL
Responsibilities
Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments; Manage database backup, recovery, replication, migration, and disaster recovery processes; Design, implement, and support high-availability and business continuity solutions; Administer and support Azure SQL Database environments; Perform proactive database monitoring, capacity planning, performance tuning, and issue resolution; Troubleshoot and resolve complex database performance, availability, and operational issues; Develop and maintain database automation and administration scripts; Configure and maintain database security, access controls, and compliance with organizational governance standards; Apply SQL Server patches, updates, and version upgrades; Support database licensing compliance; Collaborate with infrastructure, application, cloud, and security teams; Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and database standards; Participate in a rotating on-call support schedule; Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, automation, scalability, and operational efficiency
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC