Senior Database Administrator – MSSQL

Database Administration Operations

• Manage and support Microsoft SQL Server 2017, 2019, 2022, 2025 environments.
• Ensure high availability and reliability using Always On Availability Groups and clustering.
• Perform database performance monitoring, tuning, and capacity planning.
• Manage backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes.

• Implement database security best practices including TDE and access controls.
• Drive database hardening activities in line with organizational standards.
• Ensure compliance with internal and regulatory security frameworks.
• Review and work with compliance team to finalize and implement baseline security controls for databases.

• Coordinate and execute patching activities across database environments.
• Work with enterprise patching tools such as Ivanti, SCCM, or equivalent.
• Maintain and document the patch execution tracker.
• Collaborate with the Vulnerability Management team to analyze and remediate findings from Qualys reports.
• Track, prioritize, and close security vulnerabilities within defined timelines.

• Work closely with application, infrastructure, and security teams.
• Support change management and release activities.
• Maintain SOPs, documentation, and audit readiness artifacts.

• Actively participate in 24x7 on-call rotation providing support for critical incidents and escalations.
• Ensure timely resolution of production issues and service restoration.

• 4–7 years of experience in MSSQL Database Administration.
• Strong expertise in SQL Server architecture, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Hands‑on experience with Always On, clustering, and HA/DR solutions.
• Knowledge of database security, compliance, and hardening practices.
• Experience in enterprise patch management tools (Ivanti, SCCM, etc.).
• Familiarity with Qualys or similar vulnerability management platforms.
• Strong scripting skills (T‑SQL; Power Shell preferred).
• Good communication and coordination skills.

• Experience in large enterprise or banking environments.
• Exposure to regulatory and audit frameworks.
• Knowledge of monitoring, backup, and automation tools.