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SQL Database Administrator
General Trading Co., Inc. Install, configure, and upgrade SQL Server instances and related database components .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in administering Microsoft SQL Server databases, including T-SQL programming, performance tuning, and disaster recovery planning. Capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure data security, reliability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Microsoft SQL Server AdministrationT-SQL ProgrammingDatabase Backup and RecoveryPerformance Tuning and OptimizationSQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
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Hard Skills
T-SQL ProgrammingDatabase DesignNormalization PrinciplesPerformance TuningDatabase MaintenanceBackup and Restore ProceduresDisaster Recovery PlanningSQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)Automation Tools
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills
Industry Keywords
Database SecurityAccess ControlsEncryptionAuditingCapacity PlanningDocumentationDatabase Performance MonitoringApplication Development SupportOrganizational Data AssetsIntegrity Checks
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesMS SQL ServerSQLSSIS
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Install, configure, and upgrade SQL Server instances and related database components
- Monitor database performance and implement changes to improve efficiency and reliability
- Perform regular database maintenance, including backups, restores, indexing, and integrity checks
- Manage database security through access controls, encryption, and auditing
- Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, including performance bottlenecks and connectivity problems
- Collaborate with developers to optimize queries and support application development
- Develop and maintain documentation for database configurations, procedures, and policies
- Plan and execute database capacity planning and disaster recovery strategies
- Collaborate with development teams, IT staff, and business stakeholders to align database strategies with organizational goals
- Ensure organizational data assets are reliable, secure, and accessible to authorized users
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Proven experience administering Microsoft SQL Server databases in a production environment
- Strong proficiency in T-SQL programming, including writing complex queries, stored procedures, and triggers
- Strong knowledge of SQL language, database design, and normalization principles
- Experience with database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning
- Familiarity with performance tuning and optimization techniques for SQL Server
- Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) preferred
- Familiarity with automation tools and scripting languages
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills