Vertere Global Solutions, Inc.
SQL Server Database Administrator
Senior Database Administrator managing Microsoft SQL Server environments: installation, patching, upgrades, backups, disaster recovery, Always On Availability Groups, and replication. Day-to-day involves monitoring database health, resolving P1-P3 incidents, and serving as the final Level 4 escalation point.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Ayala Alabang, Metro Manila
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Devops
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Proven experience as a Database Administrator specializing in Microsoft SQL Server
- Strong experience in SQL Server installation, configuration, maintenance, patching, and upgrades
- Hands-on experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups
- Experience in database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning
- Knowledge of database replication, high-availability environments, and performance monitoring
- Experience handling critical P1, P2, and P3 production incidents
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical teams
Nice to have
- Experience providing Level 3 or Level 4 database production support
- Familiarity with database performance tuning, monitoring, and capacity planning
- Knowledge of ITIL-based incident, problem, and change management processes
- Microsoft SQL Server or related database certification
Full description
We are looking for an experienced Senior Database Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments. The role will focus on database availability, backups, disaster recovery, server patching, replication, and advanced incident resolution.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases.
- Perform monthly server maintenance and SQL Server patching.
- Manage database installations, upgrades, and version updates.
- Design, implement, and maintain database backup and recovery procedures.
- Support disaster recovery and business continuity requirements.
- Design and maintain SQL Server Always On Availability Groups.
- Monitor database performance, availability, capacity, and overall health.
- Maintain and troubleshoot database replication and Always On Availability Group configurations.
- Investigate and resolve P1, P2, and P3 database incidents.
- Provide Level 4 technical support and serve as the final escalation point for complex database issues.
- Coordinate with middleware, infrastructure, application, and support teams.
- Maintain technical documentation, maintenance records, and incident reports.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Database Administrator specializing in Microsoft SQL Server.
- Strong experience in SQL Server installation, configuration, maintenance, patching, and upgrades.
- Hands-on experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups.
- Experience in database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
- Knowledge of database replication, high-availability environments, and performance monitoring.
- Experience handling critical P1, P2, and P3 production incidents.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience providing Level 3 or Level 4 database production support.
- Familiarity with database performance tuning, monitoring, and capacity planning.
- Knowledge of ITIL-based incident, problem, and change management processes.
- Microsoft SQL Server or related database certification is an advantage.