Design, implement, and manage Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Edition environments supporting mission‑critical workloads
Install, configure, upgrade, and patch SQL Server instances across production and non‑production environments
Standardize SQL Server builds, configurations, and operational best practices
Architect, implement, and support SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and Failover Cluster Instances (FCI)
Define, document, and meet RPO/RTO objectives
Design and manage comprehensive backup and recovery strategies (full, differential, and transaction log backups)
Implement and maintain automated maintenance jobs for backups, integrity checks, index maintenance, and cleanup
Monitor and tune SQL Server performance using DMVs, Query Store, execution plans, and indexing strategies
Respond to database-related incidents outside standard business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams on upgrades, migrations, and new initiatives

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
7+ years of hands-on Microsoft SQL Server DBA experience in enterprise environments
Strong experience with SQL Server Enterprise Edition features and licensing considerations
Proven experience designing and supporting HA/DR solutions, including Always On Availability Groups
Experience supporting multi–data center SQL Server environments
Deep experience with SQL Server backup, restore, and maintenance automation
Experience implementing database encryption, security controls, and auditing
Experience working in 24x7 production environments, including participation in on‑call rotations.

MS SQL Database Administrator

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