MS SQL DBA Support

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Administer, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases across Production, DR, UAT, and Development environments. Perform database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and migrations. Monitor database performance and optimize queries, indexes, and SQL Server resources. Manage database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes to ensure business continuity. Troubleshoot and resolve database-related incidents, performance issues, and service interruptions. Implement and maintain database security, access controls, encryption, and audit requirements. Support high-availability solutions, including SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, and Replication. Work closely with application support teams, developers, infrastructure teams, and vendors to ensure seamless operations. Prepare and maintain database documentation, operational procedures, and health check reports. Ensure adherence to banking policies, cybersecurity standards, and regulatory compliance requirements. Desired Candidate Profile Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, demonstrating a foundational understanding of database principles. Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent certification, validating expertise in SQL Server and cloud technologies. 3-5 years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator, with a proven track record of managing production environments. Experience in a specific industry (e.g., Finance, Healthcare, E-commerce) is a plus, providing context for business-critical data challenges. Employment Type Full-time Company Industry RecruitmentPlacement FirmExecutive Search Department / Functional Area DBADatawarehousing (IT Software) Keywords Query OptimizationDatabase Performance TuningBackup And RecoverySQL Server AdministrationDatabase EngineerDatabase SecuritySQL Server Installation & ConfigurationDatabase Administrator DBA Get real-time job updates only on our App