The hook

If Always “On Availability Groups” make your pulse quicken, multi-node clusters feel like home, and a well-tuned backup plan is a work of art — this is your stage. We are looking for a senior SQL Database Administrator operator who does not just keep the lights on. You design the wiring, own the uptime, and make things hum.

Role Overview:

We are seeking to employ a technically skilled MS SQL database administrator  to be responsible for developing, maintaining and optimizing SQL databases, as well as translating business requirements into effective technical solutions.  This position involves comprehensive oversight of the SQL database environment, including its design, clustering, maintenance and upgrades, while collaborating with other technical teams and developers to support the optimal functioning of systems.

As a SQL Database Analyst you will ensure the end-to-end operational stability, performance, security and lifecycle management of the organization’s Microsoft SQL Server estate. Focused on operations, this role is accountable for maintaining high availability, recoverability, performance optimization and governance across production and disaster recovery SQL environments.

Responsibilities Will Include the Following:

• Carry out daily SQL maintenance tasks to guarantee high availability, sufficient capacity, and optimal performance of database systems.
  
• Manage and regulate access permissions and privileges to maintain security and compliance.
  
• Develop, manage, and test backup and recovery plans in collaboration with the backup team.
  
• Ensure the proper functioning of storage and archiving procedures.
  
• Collaborate closely with IT project managers, database developers, and software developers.
  
• Maintain regular communication with technical, application, and operational staff to uphold database integrity and security.
  
• Oversee the commissioning and implementation of new applications and the customisation of existing systems to ensure all solutions are fit for purpose.
  
• System Availability and Maintenance
  
• Develop and maintain processes to support database effectiveness, including user access management, performance monitoring, regular backups, replication strategies, and timely patching.
  
• Oversee incident management to ensure timely resolution, escalating performance, security, and availability concerns as necessary, and working with database vendors to resolve complex issues.
  
• Design, build, and manage database structures for client applications, maintain data recovery, ensure database availability, uphold data integrity, and meet performance and capacity planning standards.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field
  7–10 years working with Microsoft Server and Microsoft SQL
  Relevant certifications in Microsoft SQL or equivalent industry-recognized credentials
  Has deep expertise in ensuring database availability, implementing replication and planning disaster recovery
  Highly skilled with SQL Always-On Availability Groups as well as Database Mirroring technologies
  Experienced at handling multi-node SQL clusters
  Well-informed about SQL Datawarehouse systems
  
• Holds advanced skills in Microsoft SQL Server, including knowledge of all current versions
  
• Demonstrates strong understanding of general database concepts and how SQL leverages underlying infrastructure
  
• Integrates SQL with connectors like REST, SOAP, ODBC, JDBC, ODBO, and other MSSQL-supported protocols
  
• Exhibits solid analytical abilities for assessing and interpreting data
  
• Shows comprehensive understanding of database structures, theories, principles and industry best practices
  
• Proven ability to manage database security and permissions efficiently.
  
• Capable of identifying, evaluating and mitigating risks linked to database management
  
• Has proficient knowledge of XML (preferred)