SQL Database and Backup Administrator

SQL Database and Backup Administrator

Responsible for SQL database administration and enterprise-wide backup support, restore, and disaster recovery operations in the Enterprise division, located in Atlanta, GA (Onsite).

• Support and maintain SQL databases in both on-premise and Azure cloud environments.
• Assist with database upgrades, patching, and version management.
• Conduct performance tuning, capacity planning, and query optimization.
• Maintain database security policies and procedures.
• Monitor database health, performance, and storage capacity.
• Support disaster recovery planning and execution for critical databases.
• Participate in daily global backup and restore operations across on-premise and cloud systems.
• Monitor and report on backup job status and data integrity.
• Assist in developing and maintaining disaster recovery plans and documentation.
• Participate in regular test cycles to validate backup and recovery processes.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure backup infrastructure meets business continuity requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in SQL database administration.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in global backup/recovery operations.
• Experience with Azure cloud infrastructure for databases and backup/recovery.
• Strong understanding of database architecture, performance tuning, and security.
• Familiarity with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Power Shell, Python, Terraform).
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Certifications in Microsoft SQL Server, Azure, or related technologies.
• Experience with other cloud platforms (AWS, Oracle Cloud).
• Exposure to infrastructure automation tools (Terraform, Ansible).
• Experience working in a large enterprise environment.

• Listening to Understand – Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objective.
• Contributing Respectfully – Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respect.
• Thinking Creatively – Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customer’s lens.
• Acting with Responsibility – Owning decisions and actions, acting with integrity, embracing accountability.

Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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