SQL Server Database Administration

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server databases.
• Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies.
• Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Ensure database security, compliance, and access control.
• Perform upgrades, patches, and migrations.
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to support business requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues efficiently.
• Prepare documentation and provide user support/training as needed.

=9 Mandatory Skills

• Strong hands on expertise in SQL Server Database Administration.
• Experience with performance tuning and query optimization.
• Knowledge of backup, recovery, and high availability solutions (Always On, clustering, replication).
• Strong understanding of security, compliance, and auditing in SQL Server.
• Proficiency with T SQL scripting and automation.

=9 Desirable Skills

• Exposure to cloud database services (Azure SQL, AWS RDS).
• Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation.
• Familiarity with data warehousing and BI tools.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (SQL Profiler, Performance Monitor, etc.).