Database Administrator

Must-Haves:

• Proven experience in managing, upgrading, and maintaining SQL Server databases, including patching, backup, and recovery processes.

• Strong skills in identifying and resolving database performance issues, implementing optimization techniques, and setting up proactive alerting and monitoring tools to ensure high availability and stability.

• In-depth knowledge of database security best practices, including regular patching, access control

Job Description

• Creates physical database designs and operates and administers the database management system (DBMS) including database optimization, capacity planning, installation and migration, database design, performance tuning, backup and recovery.

• General Skills Experience with one or more operating systems

• Experience with one or more database technologies

• Experience in one or more programming languages

• Experience in the use of information retrieval packages and proficiency with query languages

• Experience in monitoring and enforcing database rules

• Experience in Incident, Change and Configuration Management procedures

• Experience with one or more communications protocols

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; and interpersonal skills

• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with distributed data systems

• Experience with middleware and gateways

• Experience with researching and implementing cyber security vulnerability remediations Awareness of emerging IT trends and directions

• Experience with Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools

• Knowledge and understanding of Information

• Management principles, concepts, policies and practices

• Experience in Database Administration, Maintenance Optimization

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Technical Knowledge and experience - 50%

• Proven experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator with expertise in managing SQL Server environments (versions 2012 and above).

• Extensive experience in database upgrades, patching, backup, and recovery processes.

• Strong understanding of database security concepts, including access control, encryption, and compliance standards.

• Hands-on experience with performance tuning, troubleshooting, and high-availability solutions (e.g., Always On, clustering, replication).

• Proficiency in developing database roadmaps and implementing best practices for database management.

Methodology, testing, and troubleshooting - 30%

• Experience in creating and implementing structured processes for patching, testing, and verifying upgrades and restorations.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct end-to-end testing of backup and recovery plans.

• Strong troubleshooting skills to identify root causes of database issues and resolve them efficiently.

• Knowledge of agile methodologies or structured project delivery frameworks.

Planning, documentation, and communication - 20%

• Strong ability to develop and document database processes, including upgrade paths, patching strategies, and backup/recovery procedures.

• Excellent communication and reporting skills to provide status updates and knowledge transfer to internal teams.

• Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and delivery of project goals.

• Ability to provide clear and concise technical documentation to support ongoing maintenance and operational needs.