Senior MS-SQL Administrator

About the project

Your responsibilities

• Advanced Database Administration: Create new Microsoft SQL Server instances, configure and maintain database servers and processes, and Download and install SQL Server service packs and updates.
• SQL Server Administrator: Expert MS-SQL DB administrator, configured and maintained SQL Security controls, Proactively monitored SQL Server maintenance tasks, troubleshoot failed processes
• Backup and Recovery: Manage database backup and recovery and disaster recovery planning.
• High Availability and Scalability: Configure and manage high-availability solutions such as including AlwaysOn availability groups and failover clustering; well-versed with replication methodology, HA configuration, and failover in MS-SQL Database
• Security Management: Develop and enforce comprehensive security policies for database access, encryption, and auditing; perform Security patches and upgrades.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Provide expert-level troubleshooting and support for complex database issues, including performance bottlenecks, corruption issues, and critical failures.
• Capacity Planning and Growth: Analyze current and future database capacity requirements and plan for scalability to accommodate growth and evolving business needs.
• Documentation and Reporting: Create and maintain detailed documentation of database architectures, configurations, and processes. Provide regular reports on database performance and status.
• Collaboration: Work closely with application developers, infrastructure teams, and other IT stakeholders to support and enhance database-driven applications and services.
• Automation: Strong end-to-end Automation Skills, Excellent knowledge of Python scripting, Terraform, etc.

Our requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degrees or relevant certifications are highly desirable.
• Experience & Technical Skills:
• Minimum of 10+ years of strong experience as a SQL Server Administrator
• 5+ years of Proven track record in backup, recovery, and applying security Patches.
• 4+ years of Proficiency in Managing and configuring High Availability and DR configurations.
• Must have 5+ years of Proficiency in Python scripting and end to end Automation,
• 2+ years of Strong familiarity with Azure Arc and other monitoring and manag ment tools like Service Now.
• 5+ Years of Strong familiarity with experience with cloud services (AWS, Microsoft Azure) with working knowledge on Terraform
• Good to have Oracle DBA knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality results under pressure.

What we offer

• Hybrid work, 2 days per week
• Contract of work with additional annual bonus and Equinix's stocks package (RSU)
• Private medical care (LuxMed Vip), Lunch card, possibility to join Multisport and life insurance program