Database Administrator

Overview

Design, implement and maintain SQL Server database environments, including high availability architectures, across on-premises, Azure and GCP, while supporting day-to-day operations, security and vulnerability management.

What you'll do

• Design, implement and manage day-to-day SQL Server environments deployed on virtual machines, including high availability (HA) architectures.
• Manage MS SQL on-premises, including Windows Failover Cluster and Availability Groups.
• Manage MS SQL in Azure and GCP, including native tools such as Azure SQL Database/Managed Instance or Google Compute.
• Own core operational areas such as backup strategies, backup monitoring, performance and availability monitoring, and security hardening.
• Execute SQL Server migrations, version upgrades and patching activities with minimal downtime and risk.
• Be part of the vulnerability management support group, including deployment of CIS baselines for MS SQL and technical support to security teams operating compliance tools such as Rapid7/CNAPP and others.
• Take responsibility for the full SQL Server product lifecycle, from initial design and deployment through ongoing maintenance and decommissioning.

What you'll need

• University degree in Information Technology or comparable experience in IT business.
• At least 5 years of experience in operations of MS SQL Servers in enterprise environments (more than 500 servers).
• Minimum 12 years of experience is required.
• Oracle Database Administration (DBA) skills.
• 15 years full time education.
• Technical skill in MS SQL HA solutions design on-premises, Azure and GCP.
• Technical skill in Microsoft failover clustering with SAN storage and Always-On Availability Groups.
• Perfect orientation within the Windows Server operating system environment, including security, networking, storage, and others.
• General knowledge of Azure and GCP IaaS and PaaS.
• Strong scripting skills in TSQL, PowerShell and Terraform, with a clear preference for automation.
• Experience with vulnerability management processes and risk management.
• Independent and structured working approach, good coordination skills, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to align customer requirements with industry best practices, with the confidence and motivation to advocate for and clearly justify the optimal solution.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.

Nice to have

• Oracle Procedural Language Extensions to SQL (PLSQL).
• Additional languages (German, French).
• Experience with CheckMK monitoring solution.

Details

• Location: Hyderabad.