Microsoft SQL Database Administrator

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

LM_MDA

Date posted:

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
Responsible for performance, integrity, support, maintenance and security of MS SQL databases. The S

JOB DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE:

Responsible for performance, integrity, support, maintenance and security of MS SQL databases. The SQL Database Administrator is involved in the planning and development of a database, as well as in troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users.

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Diploma / Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Management, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited tertiary institution.
MS SQL Certification in database administration will be advantageous and a definite plus Grade 12 (NQF4)
Tertiary Qualification in Information Technology (NQF6) or relavent experience / techcical certification

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EXPERIENCE:

6+ years of experience developing data management systems, tools and architectures using MS SQL tools.
Experience designing and operating very large Data Warehouses and web facing online transaction processing databases.
Demonstrable proficiency and experience in MS SQL Server, DB2, Linux, and programming languages such as R, Python, Ruby or Java.

TECHNICAL / LEGAL CERTIFICATION

MCITP Enterprise Administrator/MCDBA
ITIL v3 Foundation Certification
OEM certification/relevant database solutions certification
Certification in specialised track based on area/environment

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure all database servers are backed up in a way that meets the business's Recovery Point Objectives (RPO).
Test backups to ensure we can meet the business' Recovery Time Objectives (RTO).
Troubleshoot SQL Database Server service outages as they occur, including after-hours and weekends.
Configure SQL Database Server monitoring utilities to minimize false alarms.
As new systems are brought in-house, choose whether to use clustering, log shipping, mirroring, or other appropriate technologies.
Upgrading the SQL database software as and when required.
Deploy database change scripts provided by third party vendors.
When performance issues arise, determine the most effective way to increase performance including tuning, hardware purchases, server configuration changes, or index/query changes.
Document the Department's database environment.
Failover clustering, SAN replication, and other high availability technologies.
Root Cause Analysis of production-related database issues.
Daily maintenance, monitoring, problem resolution and internal customer/development support.
- Review, design and develop data models in conjunction with the application development teams.
- The role might require traveling nationally and work after hours as and when required.

Skills and Competencies

Demonstrated experience with database technologies and API interfaces to WebApps and Administration in one or more of the following - MS SQL, PL/SQL, MySQL, or NoSQL (minimum of 3 years).
Experience in Unix AIX, Linux and MS Windows operating systems will be advantageous.
A results-oriented individual who thrives working in a fast paced environment and under pressure.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management skills with effective results focus within an information systems environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated with the ability to manage changing priorities and meet deadlines.
Proven ability to be flexible and work hard, both independently and in a team environment, in a high priority customer service, on-call environment with changing priorities.
Willingness to work occasionally outside of normal business hours in response to needs of the systems being supported.

Learning and Growth Perspective

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