SQL Server Database Administrator

The SQL Database Administrator is responsible for database design, performance optimization, maintenance, and security across hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud). This role involves managing SQL Server environments, ensuring high availability, and supporting enterprise-level applications through efficient database operations., * Manage database systems including design, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance.

• Perform data analysis and support database management functions across applications.
• Design logical and physical data models and maintain data dictionaries.
• Configure database parameters for optimal performance and resource utilization.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize database performance using SQL tools and utilities.
• Implement database security, access controls, and compliance standards.
• Perform backup, recovery, and disaster recovery operations.
• Create and maintain production, development, and testing environments.
• Conduct performance tuning by optimizing queries, indexes, and system configurations.
• Collaborate with developers and analysts to implement database changes and improvements.
• Support migration and integration of databases across hybrid cloud infrastructure.
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and minimal redundancy across systems.
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams.

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• 3-5 years of experience in SQL Server database administration.
• Strong experience in backup and recovery strategies (native, cloud, hybrid).
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server installation and configuration across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
• Experience managing database maintenance tasks such as indexing, statistics, and integrity checks.

Security & Compliance

• Experience implementing:
• Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
• Data masking
• Row-Level Security
• Solid understanding of database security best practices.

Performance Tuning

• Expertise in:
• Query optimization (T-SQL)
• Index tuning
• Resolving locking and blocking issues
• Experience monitoring performance across hybrid environments.

Automation & Scripting

• 2-3 years of experience with:
• PowerShell
• Command-line automation tools (DBA tools, cloud CLI)

Hybrid & Cloud Technologies

• Experience managing hybrid infrastructure (on-prem + cloud).
• Hands-on experience with:
• Azure SQL (Database/Managed Instance)
• AWS RDS for SQL Server
• Knowledge of cloud migration tools (Azure DMS, AWS SMS) is preferred.

CI/CD & Version Control (Preferred)

• Exposure to:
• Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
• Database deployment tools such as Flyway or Redgate, * SQL Server Administration (3-5 years)
• Backup & Recovery Strategies (Hybrid/Cloud)
• Database Security & Compliance (TDE, Data Masking)
• Performance Tuning (Query & Index Optimization)
• PowerShell / Automation (2-3 years)

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