SQL Database Administrator (SQL DBA)

Main tasks

• Administer, maintain and optimise Microsoft SQL Server databases, ensuring high availability, performance and reliability
• Install, configure, patch and upgrade SQL Server environments following best practices
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks and implement tuning and optimisation strategies
• Manage backup, recovery and disaster recovery processes to ensure business continuity
• Troubleshoot database incidents, perform root cause analysis and implement permanent solutions
• Manage database security, user access, roles and permissions in accordance with security policies
• Support database deployments, migrations and environment upgrades
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure and application teams to ensure database performance and availability
• Create and maintain database documentation, operational procedures and maintenance plans
• Ensure compliance with database governance, security and operational standards

Requirements

• Proven experience as a SQL Database Administrator (DBA)
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration
• Experience with database installation, configuration, patching and upgrades
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server backup, recovery and disaster recovery strategies
• Experience with database performance tuning and query optimisation
• Experience monitoring and troubleshooting production database environments
• Knowledge of database security, permissions and access management
• Experience supporting high-availability and mission-critical environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and documentation skills

Nice to have

• Experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, Replication or Clustering
• Experience with Azure SQL or cloud database services
• Knowledge of PowerShell or automation scripting
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Redgate, SolarWinds or SCOM
• Familiarity with ITIL processes
• Microsoft SQL Server certifications