SQL Database Administrator

The hook

If Always “On Availability Groups” make
your pulse quicken, multi-node clusters feel like home, and a well-tuned backup
plan is a work of art — this is your stage. We are looking for a senior SQL
Database Administrator operator who does not just keep the lights on. You
design the wiring, own the uptime, and make things hum.

Role Overview:

We are seeking to employ a technically
skilled MS SQL database administrator  to
be responsible for developing, maintaining and optimizing SQL databases, as
well as translating business requirements into effective technical
solutions.  This position involves
comprehensive oversight of the SQL database environment, including its design,
clustering, maintenance and upgrades, while collaborating with other technical
teams and developers to support the optimal functioning of systems.

As a SQL Database Analyst you will ensure
the end-to-end operational stability, performance, security and lifecycle
management of the organization’s Microsoft SQL Server estate. Focused on
operations, this role is accountable for maintaining high availability,
recoverability, performance optimization and governance across production and
disaster recovery SQL environments.

Responsibilities Will Include the
Following:

• Carry out daily SQL maintenance tasks to
  guarantee high availability, sufficient capacity, and optimal performance of
  database systems.
  
• Manage and regulate access permissions and
  privileges to maintain security and compliance.
  
• Develop, manage, and test backup and
  recovery plans in collaboration with the backup team.
  
• Ensure the proper functioning of storage
  and archiving procedures.
  
• Collaborate closely with IT project
  managers, database developers, and software developers.
  
• Maintain regular communication with
  technical, application, and operational staff to uphold database integrity and
  security.
  
• Oversee the commissioning and
  implementation of new applications and the customisation of existing systems to
  ensure all solutions are fit for purpose.
  
• System Availability and Maintenance
  
• Develop and maintain processes to support
  database effectiveness, including user access management, performance
  monitoring, regular backups, replication strategies, and timely patching.
  
• Oversee incident management to ensure
  timely resolution, escalating performance, security, and availability concerns
  as necessary, and working with database vendors to resolve complex issues.
  
• Design, build, and manage database
  structures for client applications, maintain data recovery, ensure database
  availability, uphold data integrity, and meet performance and capacity planning
  standards.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science,
  Information Systems, or a related field
  7–10 years working with Microsoft Server
  and Microsoft SQL
  Relevant certifications in Microsoft SQL
  or equivalent industry-recognized credentials
  Has deep expertise in ensuring database
  availability, implementing replication and planning disaster recovery
  Highly skilled with SQL Always-On
  Availability Groups as well as Database Mirroring technologies
  Experienced at handling multi-node SQL
  clusters
  Well-informed about SQL Datawarehouse
  systems
  
• Holds advanced skills in Microsoft SQL
  Server, including knowledge of all current versions
  
• Demonstrates strong understanding of
  general database concepts and how SQL leverages underlying infrastructure
  
• Integrates SQL with connectors like REST,
  SOAP, ODBC, JDBC, ODBO, and other MSSQL-supported protocols
  
• Exhibits solid analytical abilities for
  assessing and interpreting data
  
• Shows comprehensive understanding of
  database structures, theories, principles and industry best practices
  
• Proven ability to manage database security
  and permissions efficiently.
  
• Capable of identifying, evaluating and
  mitigating risks linked to database management
  
• Has proficient knowledge of XML
  (preferred)