SQL Server Database Administrator - DBA (Remote LATAM)
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- Remote
- Manager or above
- 2 days ago
- AI
- Devops
- Azure
- GitHub
- Disaster Recovery
- SQL
- SolarWinds
- Azure SQL
- AWS
- RDS
- GCP
- Databricks
We are seeking an experiencedSQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) with expertise in managing high-availability (HA) environments. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge ofAlways On Availability Groups, database performance tuning, and disaster recovery strategies. This role requiresstrong problem-solving skills, proactive monitoring, and collaboration with IT teams to ensure optimal database performance and availability.
Key Responsibilities
Install, configure, and maintainSQL Server instances (on-premises and/or cloud).Â
Managesecurity, roles, permissions, and backups.Â
Monitordatabase health and performance proactively.Â
Design, implement, and maintainAlways On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, Log Shipping, and Replication.Â
Ensure99.99% uptime and meet high-performance standards.Â
Conductautomatic failover testing, backups, and disaster recovery planning.Â
Identify and resolveSQL query performance issues usingexecution plans, indexing strategies, and query optimization.Â
Implement best practices forindexing, partitioning, and resource allocation.Â
Analyze and optimizeT-SQL queries and stored procedures.Â
UtilizeSQL Server Profiler, Extended Events, DMVs, and third-party monitoring tools (e.g.,SolarWinds, Redgate, SQLSentry).Â
Diagnose and resolvedatabase connectivity and replication issues.Â
Automatemonitoring and maintenance tasks for efficiency.Â
Implementdatabase encryption, auditing, and access controls to ensure data security.Â
Ensuretimely patching and upgrades to mitigate vulnerabilities.Â
Work withdevelopers, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to optimize database solutions.Â
Providetechnical support and guidance for application teams.Â
Documentdatabase architectures, processes, and recovery plans.Â
DatabaseAdministration &MaintenanceÂ
High Availability & Disaster Recovery (HA/DR)Â
Performance Tuning &OptimizationÂ
Monitoring &TroubleshootingÂ
Security &ComplianceÂ
Collaboration &DocumentationÂ
Required Qualifications & Skills
3+ years of experience as aSQL Server DBA.Â
Expertise inSQL Server Always On Availability Groups and otherHA/DR solutions.Â
Strong understanding ofT-SQL scripting, indexing, and query tuning.Â
Experience withSQL Server 2016, 2019, and/or 2022.Â
Knowledge ofWindows Server Failover Clustering (WSFC).Â
Familiarity withcloud-based SQL solutions (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, Google Cloud SQL).Â
Experience withPowerShell, automation scripts, and monitoring tools.Â
Understanding ofdatabase security principles and compliance standards.Â
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
Experience withNoSQL or hybrid cloud databases (e.g.,Databricks).Â
Knowledge ofCI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools related to databases.Â
Relevantcertifications (e.g.,Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, MCSA: SQL Server).Â
Experience with cloud-based backup and recovery platforms (e.g., Rubrik, Veeam, Commvault), including use of the backup and restore interface.Â
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