Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

SQL Server Administration

• Install, configure, and upgrade MS SQL Server (2016/2019/2022) on Windows platforms

• Perform routine DBA activities including health checks, monitoring, and housekeeping

• Manage SQL Server instances, databases, jobs, linked servers, and configurations

Performance & Capacity Management

• Monitor database performance and proactively identify bottlenecks

• Analyze wait statistics, blocking, deadlocks, and query performance

• Implement index maintenance, statistics updates, and capacity planning

• Support performance tuning in coordination with application teams

Backup, Restore & DR

• Design and manage backup and recovery strategies (Full, Diff, Log backups)

• Perform database restores and point-in-time recovery as needed

• Support DR setups (Log Shipping, Failover Cluster, Always On Availability Groups – exposure preferred)

• Participate in DR drills and audits

Security & Access Control

• Manage logins, users, roles, and permissions

• Implement security best practices including encryption, password policies, and auditing

• Support quarterly access reviews and compliance requirements

Monitoring & Automation

• Configure and manage monitoring tools (SQL Agent jobs, alerts, third-party tools)

• Automate routine DBA tasks using T-SQL and PowerShell

• Reduce manual effort through scripting and standardization

Patch & Change Management

• Apply SQL Server and Windows patching in line with change management processes

• Plan and execute maintenance activities with minimal downtime

• Maintain documentation and SOPs for DBA processes

Support & Operations

• Provide L2/L3 production support for SQL Server issues

• Troubleshoot incidents related to availability, performance, and data integrity

• Work in shift-based or on-call support models as required

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Strong experience with MS SQL Server architecture and internals

• Proficiency in T-SQL for troubleshooting and analysis

• Hands-on experience with:

Backup & recovery strategies

SQL Server Agent jobs:

Performance monitoring and tuning

Security and access management

• Working knowledge of Windows Server and basic OS-level troubleshooting

Good to Have

• Exposure to Always On Availability Groups / Failover Clustering

• Experience with PowerShell automation

• Knowledge of cloud SQL platforms (Azure SQL / Managed Instance)

• Familiarity with ITIL processes and audit compliance

Soft Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Clear communication with application, infra, and security teams

• Documentation and process-oriented mindset

Shift & Support

• Willingness to work in rotational shifts / on-call support

• Experience supporting 24×7 production environments is preferred

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