Microsoft Database Administrator

4 days ago


Pretoria, South Africa Tipp Focus Full time

**Database Installation and Configuration**:

- Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server instances and related components.
- Ensure proper configuration settings for optimal database performance and security.

**Database Design and Implementation**:

- Optimize database design for performance, scalability, and maintainability.

**Performance Monitoring and Tuning**:

- Monitor database performance and proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
- Implement performance tuning strategies to optimize query performance and resource utilization.

**Backup and Recovery**:

- Develop and implement database backup and recovery strategies.
- Perform regular database backups and conduct recovery operations in case of data loss or system failures.

**Security Management**:

- Implement and manage database security policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and best practices.

**Patch Management and Upgrades**:

- Plan and execute database version upgrades as necessary.

**High Availability and Disaster Recovery**:

- Configure and maintain high availability solutions, such as database mirroring, clustering, and Always On Availability Groups.
- Develop and test disaster recovery plans for database systems.

**User Access and Permissions**:

- Manage user access to databases and define roles and permissions.
- Conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to security policies.

**Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution**:

- Investigate and resolve database-related issues, including performance problems and data inconsistencies.
- Collaborate with other IT teams to address system-wide issues.

**Documentation**:

- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
- Keep documentation up to date with changes and improvements.

**Qualifications**:
**Education**:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

**Experience**:

- Minimum of [5] years of experience as a Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator.

**Technical Skills**:

- Proficient in Microsoft SQL Server administration and T-SQL scripting.
- Experience with performance monitoring and tuning tools.

**Certifications**:

- Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent certifications are a plus.

**Communication**:

- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

**Problem Solving**:

- Analytical mindset with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex database issues.

**Additional Requirements**:

- Ability to participate in on-call rotation for off-hours support.
- Stay informed about industry trends and emerging database technologies.



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