Senior Database Administrator – MSSQL

Job Purpose

Database Administration & Operations

• Manage and support Microsoft SQL Server (2017/2019/2022/2025) environments
• Ensure high availability and reliability using AlwaysOn Availability Groups and clustering
• Perform database performance monitoring, tuning, and capacity planning
• Manage backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes

Security, Compliance & Hardening

• Implement database security best practices including TDE and access controls
• Drive database hardening activities in line with organizational standards
• Ensure compliance with internal and regulatory security frameworks
• Review and work with compliance team to finalize and implement baseline security controls for databases

Patch & Vulnerability Management

• Coordinate and execute patching activities across database environments
• Work with enterprise patching tools such as Ivanti, SCCM, or equivalent
• Maintain and document the patch execution tracker.
• Collaborate with the Vulnerability Management team to analyze and remediate findings from Qualys reports
• Track, prioritize, and close security vulnerabilities within defined timelines

Collaboration & Coordination

• Work closely with application, infrastructure, and security teams
• Support change management and release activities
• Maintain SOPs, documentation, and audit readiness artifacts

On-Call Support

• Actively participate in 24x7 on-call rotation, providing support for critical incidents and escalations
• Ensure timely resolution of production issues and service restoration

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 4–7 years of experience in MSSQL Database Administration
• Strong expertise in SQL Server architecture, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
• Hands-on experience with AlwaysOn, clustering, and HA/DR solutions
• Knowledge of database security, compliance, and hardening practices
• Experience in enterprise patch management tools (Ivanti, SCCM, etc.)
• Familiarity with Qualys or similar vulnerability management platforms
• Strong scripting skills (T-SQL; PowerShell preferred)
• Good communication and coordination skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in large enterprise or banking environments
• Exposure to regulatory and audit frameworks
• Knowledge of monitoring, backup, and automation tools