MSSQL DBA

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced MSSQL Database Administrator (DBA) responsible for the installation, configuration, administration, and maintenance of Microsoft SQL Server environments. The role involves ensuring database availability, performance, security, and reliability while supporting business-critical applications. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in database performance tuning, backup and recovery strategies, high availability setups, and troubleshooting database-related issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server instances across environments.
• Create and manage database users, roles, and permissions based on access requirements and security policies.
• Design, implement, and manage database backup and restore strategies to ensure data protection and recovery readiness.
• Implement and manage High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions such as Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, and Replication.
• Monitor database health, server performance, and resource utilization including CPU, memory, and I/O.
• Troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day database issues including performance bottlenecks and system errors.
• Perform database and query performance tuning, including indexing strategies and optimization of SQL queries.
• Monitor and manage physical server resources impacting database performance.
• Plan and execute SQL Server migrations and upgrades from one version to another with minimal downtime.
• Maintain documentation related to database configurations, backup procedures, and system changes.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Microsoft SQL Server DBA.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server installation, configuration, and administration.
• Experience with High Availability and Disaster Recovery technologies such as Always On, Failover Clustering, and Replication.
• Strong experience in database performance tuning and query optimization.
• Hands-on experience in backup, restore, and disaster recovery planning.
• Understanding of resource monitoring and troubleshooting (CPU, memory, disk I/O).
• Experience in SQL Server migration and upgrade projects.
• Good problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.