Lead Database Architect for High-Performance Data Infrastructure

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Network Contracting Full time

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator to lead the management and optimization of our Microsoft SQL Server and Windows Server environments, ensuring high availability, security, and performance.

About Network Contracting: As a leading organization in the industry, we offer competitive salaries and benefits to attract top talent.

Responsibilities:

  • Database Management: Lead the management and optimization of multiple Microsoft SQL Server and Windows Server environments, ensuring high availability, security, and performance.
  • Backup and Recovery: Design, implement, and maintain automated backup, rollback, and disaster recovery protocols to safeguard data integrity.
  • Data Model Changes: Collaborate with development teams to oversee data model changes, including DDL scripting strategies, performance analysis, and impact assessments.
  • Performance Tuning: Conduct in-depth performance tuning, addressing indexing, query optimization, and deadlock resolution.
  • Security Policies: Define and enforce SQL and server security policies, including firewall, VPN management, and secure password protocols.
  • Active Directory Services: Manage Active Directory Services (ADS) for domain control, user and group policies, and ensure compliance with IT security and industry standards.
  • Troubleshooting: Use advanced diagnostic tools (e.g., Process Explorer, Wireshark) to proactively troubleshoot and resolve performance issues.

Requirements:

  • Qualification: Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., MCDBA, MCSE) preferred.
  • Experience: 5+ years of experience managing Microsoft SQL Server and Windows Server environments.
  • Skills: Expertise in SQL Server performance tuning, backup, recovery, and security best practices; proficiency in Windows Server (2008-2016), Active Directory, and data protection protocols; strong skills in T-SQL, DDL scripting, and database replication.

What We Offer: Competitive salary ($120,000 - $180,000 per year) and comprehensive benefits package.



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