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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in managing SQL Server database infrastructure, including installation, configuration, and performance tuning. Proficient in developing disaster recovery plans and implementing database security controls while supporting end users and application developers.
Highest-signal resume keywords
SQL Server Database AdministrationT-SQL ScriptingDatabase Performance TuningHigh Availability TechnologiesBackup and Recovery Strategies
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Hard Skills
SQL Server InstallationDatabase ConfigurationDatabase MigrationT-SQLStored ProceduresQuery OptimizationDisaster Recovery PlanningPerformance TroubleshootingDatabase MonitoringPowerShell Automation
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft SQL Server 2016Microsoft SQL Server 2019Microsoft SQL Server 2022SQL Agent Jobs
Industry Keywords
Database Security ControlsAlways On Availability GroupsFailover ClusteringLog ShippingReplicationDatabase Mirroring
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesMS SQL ServerSQL
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage and administer SQL Server database infrastructure
- Define, structure, and document database systems
- Configure, install, patch, upgrade, migrate, and maintain database management systems
- Manage user access and implement database security controls
- Develop backup, recovery, restoration, and disaster recovery plans
- Support end users and application developers with database-related issues
- Coordinate systematic database project plans with various teams
- Propose and implement enhancements to improve database performance and reliability
- Monitor database health, capacity, and resource utilization
- Perform database performance tuning and troubleshooting
Requirements
What you’ll need- 15+ years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator (depending on role level)
- Expertise in database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and migrations
- Advanced knowledge of T-SQL, stored procedures, views, functions, and query optimization
- Experience with backup, recovery, restoration, and disaster recovery planning
- Hands-on experience with High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) technologies, including Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, Log Shipping, Replication, and Database Mirroring
- Strong database performance tuning and troubleshooting skills
- Experience monitoring database health, capacity planning, and resource utilization
- Expertise in T-SQL scripting, stored procedures, functions, and triggers
- Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2016/2019/2022
- Experience handling SQL-related patching and lifecycle management
- Experience with backup and recovery strategies
- Experience with automation using PowerShell, SQL Agent Jobs, and scripting tools
Benefits
Comp & perks- Training and upskilling programs
- Hands-on experience and learning opportunities
- Opportunities to certify in four major platforms
- Flexible, supportive environment
- Employee well-being support
- Be Well programs supporting financial, mental, physical, and social health
- Personalized development goals
- Continuous feedback
- Certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon
- Coaching and hands-on experiences
- Hybrid-friendly culture