Senior Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA)

Senior Microsoft SQL Server DBARole SummarySeeking an experienced SQL Server DBA to manage, optimize, secure, and support enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments across on-premises and cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases.

• Manage Always On, Clustering, Backup & Recovery, and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions.

• Monitor and optimize database performance, indexing, and query execution.

• Perform database upgrades, patching, migrations, and cloud adoption initiatives.

• Troubleshoot production issues and conduct root cause analysis (RCA).

• Implement database security, access controls, and compliance standards.

• Support Azure/AWS-based database environments.

• Provide Level 3 support and collaborate with infrastructure, application, and security teams.

Required Skills

• 6+ years of SQL Server DBA experience.

• Strong experience in:

• Microsoft SQL Server (2012/2016/2019/2022)

• Always On Availability Groups & Clustering

• Backup, Restore & Disaster Recovery

• Performance Tuning & Optimization

• SQL Server Security & Administration

• Database Migration & Upgrades

• SSIS/SSRS

• Azure or AWS Database Services

• Experience with production support and ITSM environments.

Preferred Skills

• Azure SQL Database / SQL Managed Instance.

• PowerShell scripting.

• Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, SolarWinds, Dynatrace.

• Microsoft SQL Certifications.