Sr Eng Database Admin

What Success Looks Like In This Role

SQL Server DBA (Eng Database Admin)

• The scope of this job is SQL Server database administration, which is responsible for the installation, testing, configuration, trouble shooting and maintenance of SQL Server 2012, 2014 and 2019 technologies in on Prem or cloud (Azure/AWS). The candidate should have been able to create, implement or recommend process refinement opportunities, making the database administration support model more efficient. The candidate must also be able to recognize automation opportunities as well that will reduce the amount of hands-on support. The ability to follow instructions both written and verbal is paramount as well as the ability to multi-task. Strong verbal skills are a must. Flexible work schedule is a must.
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• Strong in operations management, technical skills and client servicing.
• Database operations Services
• Resolution of Incidents, Problem, Change and Work/Service requests for a specific or multiple clients, within SLA targets
• Escalation of calls via the Unisys Call Management System and manual processes
• Follow-up and closing off of completed calls/problems/changes
• Resolution of calls to or from 3rd party service providers
• Database Administration / Configuration / Patching/ Backup and Recovery and Cluster management
• Execute DB Patching plan periodically to maintain the current patch state of the DB instances in sync with application team.
• Implementation and tuning of SQL Databases
• Configuration and management of SQL Database Backups
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of cloud applications, and cloud technologies (in IaaS, PaaS)
• Documentation of operational processes and procedures and technical specifications and documentation.
• Contribution to continuous improvement process, provide quality assurance and peer review as needed.
• Make recommendations to improve performance or capacity of current environments.
• Proficient in High Availability and Maintainability solutions for log shipping, Database mirroring, replication, Always ON and clustered servers.
• Experience on Powershell scripting, WMI scripting knowledge will be an added advantage and using the skills to automate day to day task like Patching, Index rebuilds, Job scheduling etc.
• To manage the performance of services to clients as agreed in the contract and ensure that the service levels are achieved.
• Interpersonal Skills
• Demonstrates an authoritative and professional manner in verbal, written and telephone communications.
• Adheres to procedures, maintains records and demonstrates commitment to solving user problems.
• Demonstrates a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Strong customer interface skills communication & ability to deliver presentation drive meetings.
• Ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment, work effectively under high pressure and growth mode.
• Flexible to work in Shifts and on Weekends to provide Services per Local Policies
  
  

You will be successful in this role if you have:

Skills, Education, And Experience

• A relevant B.E./AMIE/IETE (Electronics/Electronics communication, Computer science); previous experience in IT may also qualify.
• 6-7+ years SQL Server DBA experience on installation, testing, commissioning, trouble shooting on production and development servers
• Strong analytical, problem solving and strategic thinking skills to understand and anticipate the impact and opportunities across multiple projects.
• Experience with Windows Operating systems. Candidate should be able to manage backup environments with heterogeneous operating systems.
• Good knowledge on ITIL processes.
  
  

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