Senior MS SQL Server DBA (10+ Years Experience)
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**Key Responsibilities:** * Administer, monitor, and maintain MS SQL Server databases * Ensure high availability, performance tuning, and disaster recovery * Manage database security, backup, and recovery strategies * Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues * Implement and support HA/DR solutions (Always On, clustering, replication) * Optimize queries, indexes, and overall database performance * Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams * Support databas
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Key Responsibilities
- Administer, monitor, and maintain MS SQL Server databases
- Ensure high availability, performance tuning, and disaster recovery
- Manage database security, backup, and recovery strategies
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues
- Implement and support HA/DR solutions (Always On, clustering, replication)
- Optimize queries, indexes, and overall database performance
- Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams
- Support database migrations, upgrades, and capacity planning
Requirements
- Minimum **10+ years of experience** as an MS SQL Server DBA
- Strong expertise in SQL Server (2012/2016/2019 or later)
- Deep knowledge of performance tuning and optimization
- Hands-on experience with HA/DR solutions (Always On, clustering, log shipping)
- Strong understanding of T-SQL, indexing, and query optimization
- Experience with database security and compliance standards
- Proficiency in backup/recovery strategies and troubleshooting
- Experience working in enterprise or large-scale environments
Preferred
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure SQL / AWS RDS)
- Knowledge of automation and scripting (PowerShell preferred)
- ITIL or relevant certifications
- Pay: ﷼13,000.00 - ﷼17,000.00 per hour
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