SQL Database Administrator

4 weeks ago


Gauteng, South Africa 5D TECH SYSTEMS Full time

**Key Responsibilities**:
2. Database Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance tasks such as database backups, restores, index maintenance, and database consistency checks to ensure data integrity and reliability.

3. Performance Tuning: Monitor and analyze database performance metrics, identify performance bottlenecks, and optimize SQL queries, indexes, and database configurations to improve overall system performance.

4. Capacity Planning: Monitor database growth trends, analyze resource utilization, and forecast capacity requirements to ensure scalability and efficiency of database infrastructure.

5. Security Management: Implement and maintain database security policies, access controls, and encryption mechanisms to protect sensitive data and comply with regulatory requirements.

6. High Availability and Disaster Recovery: Configure and manage high availability solutions such as AlwaysOn Availability Groups, database mirroring, or clustering, and implement disaster recovery strategies to minimize downtime and data loss.

7. Database Monitoring and Alerting: Implement database monitoring tools and set up alerts to proactively detect and respond to database issues, ensuring maximum uptime and availability.

9. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides. Generate reports on database performance, availability, and security for management and stakeholders.

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate) preferred.
- Proven experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator, with at least 3-5 years of hands-on experience in managing SQL Server databases in production environments.
- In-depth knowledge of SQL Server database architecture, administration, and troubleshooting, including SQL Server versions from 2008 to the latest.
- Strong understanding of database performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies.
- Proficiency in T-SQL scripting and database programming, with the ability to write complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions.
- Experience with database monitoring and performance tuning tools such as SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), SQL Profiler, and Performance Monitor.
- Familiarity with database security best practices, encryption technologies, and regulatory compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Application Deadline: 2024/03/19


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