Database Administrator (Microsoft SQL Server)

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Database Administrator to manage, maintain and support Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL database environments.

• Working Hours: Mon-Fri
• Working Location: Central
• Salary Package: Up to $9000 (basic) + AWS
• Job Type: Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure and administer Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance.
• Provision and maintain databases across production and non-production environments.
• Execute SQL scripts, stored procedures and scheduled database jobs.
• Manage database security, user access and permissions.
• Perform database backup, restore, high availability and disaster recovery activities.
• Monitor database health, availability and performance.
• Troubleshoot database and server performance issues.
• Perform query optimisation, index maintenance, statistics updates and integrity checks.
• Configure database monitoring, alerts and logging.
• Support database patching, upgrades and configuration management.
• Maintain operational documentation, database inventories, runbooks and change records.
• Support security, compliance and audit requirements.
• Participate in disaster recovery testing and business continuity activities.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or related discipline.
• At least 4-6 years of relevant database administration experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience with Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance and/or SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines.
• Strong knowledge of T-SQL, stored procedures and SQL scripting.
• Experience in database performance tuning, query optimisation and troubleshooting.
• Good understanding of database security, backup and recovery, high availability and disaster recovery.
• Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Azure Entra ID, Azure Key Vault or Microsoft Defender for SQL will be advantageous.
• Experience working in regulated, enterprise or government environments will be advantageous.
• Relevant Microsoft Azure or database certifications will be an added advantage.

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