Sr Administrator (Support & Operations)

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Job Summary : Key Responsibilities Database Administration • Administer, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server database environments. • Perform database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and migrations. • Ensure database availability, reliability, performance, and security. • Support HA/DR solutions including Always On Availability Groups, replication, clustering, andSQL streaming replication. • Conduct database capacity planning and growth forecasting. Performance & Optimization • Analyze and resolve database performance issues. • Optimize queries, indexes, stored procedures, and database configurations. • Monitor database health and establish proactive performance baselines. • Implement tuning recommendations to improve application performance. Backup & Recovery Management • Manage enterprise backup and recovery operations using Rubrik. • Configure and maintain backup policies, SLAs, archival, and retention requirements. • Perform backup validation and recovery testing. • Execute database restoration activities during incidents and DR exercises. • Ensure compliance with RPO and RTO objectives. Cloud Database Operations • Support databases hosted in AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments. • Manage cloud-native database services where applicable. • Automate provisioning, monitoring, and routine operational activities. • Participate in cloud migration and modernization initiatives. Security & Compliance • Implement database security best practices including access controls, encryption, and auditing. • Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediation activities. • Ensure compliance with organizational, regulatory, and governance requirements. Monitoring & Automation • Configure and maintain monitoring tools for databases and backup infrastructure. • Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or SQL. • Reduce operational effort through process automation and standardization. Incident & Change Management • Participate in incident troubleshooting and root cause analysis. • Support change, release, and maintenance activities. • Maintain operational documentation, SOPs, and recovery procedures. ________________________________________ Required Qualifications • Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. • 4-8+ years of experience in Database Administration and Backup Management. • Strong experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments. • Strong experience with PostgreSQL database administration. • Hands-on experience with Rubrik Backup & Recovery platform. • Experience supporting cloud environments such as Azure and/or AWS. • Strong understanding of backup, restore, replication, high availability, and disaster recovery concepts. • Experience with database monitoring and performance tuning. • Knowledge of scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, Shell scripting). • Familiarity with ITIL-based operational processes. ________________________________________ Technical Skills Database Technologies • Microsoft SQL Server (2016/2019/2022) • T-SQL • SQL Performance Tuning • Database Security & Auditing Cloud Platforms • Microsoft Azure • Amazon Web Services (AWS) • Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure High Availability & DR • SQL Always On Availability Groups • Failover Clustering • Replication • Backup/Restore Validation Automation & Monitoring • PowerShell • Python • Bash/Shell Scripting • Monitoring & Alerting Tools ________________________________________ Preferred Qualifications • Microsoft SQL Server certifications. • PostgreSQL Administration certifications. • Rubrik Certified Professional certification. • Azure Administrator, Azure Database Administrator, or AWS certifications. • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible). • Exposure to Kubernetes/OpenShift database deployments. ________________________________________ Key Competencies • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. • Excellent communication and s Key Responsibilities Skill Requirement : Key Responsibilities Database Administration • Administer, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server database environments. • Perform database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and migrations. • Ensure database availability, reliability, performance, and security. • Support HA/DR solutions including Always On Availability Groups, replication, clustering, andSQL streaming replication. • Conduct database capacity planning and growth forecasting. Performance & Optimization • Analyze and resolve database performance issues. • Optimize queries, indexes, stored procedures, and database configurations. • Monitor database health and establish proactive performance baselines. • Implement tuning recommendations to improve application performance. Backup & Recovery Management • Manage enterprise backup and recovery operations using Rubrik. • Configure and maintain backup policies, SLAs, archival, and retention requirements. • Perform backup validation and recovery testing. • Execute database restoration activities during incidents and DR exercises. • Ensure compliance with RPO and RTO objectives. Cloud Database Operations • Support databases hosted in AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments. • Manage cloud-native database services where applicable. • Automate provisioning, monitoring, and routine operational activities. • Participate in cloud migration and modernization initiatives. Security & Compliance • Implement database security best practices including access controls, encryption, and auditing. • Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediation activities. • Ensure compliance with organizational, regulatory, and governance requirements. Monitoring & Automation • Configure and maintain monitoring tools for databases and backup infrastructure. • Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or SQL. • Reduce operational effort through process automation and standardization. Incident & Change Management • Participate in incident troubleshooting and root cause analysis. • Support change, release, and maintenance activities. • Maintain operational documentation, SOPs, and recovery procedures. ________________________________________ Required Qualifications • Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. • 4-8+ years of experience in Database Administration and Backup Management. • Strong experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments. • Strong experience with PostgreSQL database administration. • Hands-on experience with Rubrik Backup & Recovery platform. • Experience supporting cloud environments such as Azure and/or AWS. • Strong understanding of backup, restore, replication, high availability, and disaster recovery concepts. • Experience with database monitoring and performance tuning. • Knowledge of scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, Shell scripting). • Familiarity with ITIL-based operational processes. Skill Requirements Other Requirement : Key Responsibilities Database Administration • Administer, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server database environments. • Perform database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and migrations. • Ensure database availability, reliability, performance, and security. • Support HA/DR solutions including Always On Availability Groups, replication, clustering, andSQL streaming replication. • Conduct database capacity planning and growth forecasting. Performance & Optimization • Analyze and resolve database performance issues. • Optimize queries, indexes, stored procedures, and database configurations. • Monitor database health and establish proactive performance baselines. • Implement tuning recommendations to improve application performance. Backup & Recovery Management • Manage enterprise backup and recovery operations using Rubrik. • Configure and maintain backup policies, SLAs, archival, and retention requirements. • Perform backup