ibex. Pakistan

SQL Database Administrator – DBA

ibex. Pakistan

contract

Posted on:

Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇵🇭 Philippines

Visit company website
✨ AI Apply
Apply

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

SQL

About the role

  • Administer, configure, and maintain SQL Server databases (including version upgrades, patching, backups, restores, and replication)
  • Monitor and optimize database performance, ensuring high availability, reliability, and scalability
  • Ensure regular database health checks, maintenance, and tuning to achieve peak performance
  • Implement and manage backup strategies to ensure data recovery and protection against data loss
  • Test and validate recovery procedures for disaster recovery planning
  • Implement and manage database security policies, including user access control, roles, and permissions
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
  • Conduct performance tuning of SQL queries and database configurations to enhance performance
  • Analyze execution plans, troubleshoot long-running queries, and optimize them for improved efficiency
  • Use monitoring tools to proactively identify issues, ensure database uptime, and resolve performance bottlenecks
  • Respond promptly to database-related incidents and resolve them with minimal impact to users
  • Work closely with developers, system administrators, and other IT staff to design and implement database solutions
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting expertise for SQL-related issues
  • Maintain up-to-date documentation of database configurations, standards, and procedures
  • Generate reports on database performance, usage, and health for internal stakeholders

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Proven experience as an SQL Database Administrator, with at least [X] years of experience in database management
  • Strong experience with SQL Server (versions 2008 and above)
  • Familiarity with database replication, clustering, and high availability setups (e.g., AlwaysOn Availability Groups)
  • Strong knowledge of T-SQL, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), SQL Server Agent, and other database management tools
  • Experience with database performance tuning and query optimization
  • Proficiency in backup and recovery strategies, including high availability and disaster recovery techniques
  • Familiarity with monitoring and automation tools (e.g., Redgate, SolarWinds, SQL Profiler)
  • Experience with database security management, including encryption and access controls
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Benefits
  • 100% Remote / WFH setup
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Company-issued equipment & peripherals
  • 13th Month Pay
  • 7th Month Bonus
  • Paid Time Off

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
SQL ServerT-SQLdatabase performance tuningquery optimizationbackup and recovery strategiesdisaster recovery techniquesdatabase replicationclusteringhigh availabilitydatabase security management
Soft skills
problem-solvinganalytical skillsattention to detailability to work under pressuremeet deadlinescommunication skillsteamwork skills