SQL Database and Backup Administrator

The SQL Database and Backup Administrator plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity availability and security of enterprise data. This role is responsible for SQL database administration and enterprise-wide backup support restore and disaster recovery operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with both on-premise and cloud environments and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data systems are optimized and secure.

This position will serve our Enterprise division in Atlanta GA (Onsite).

• Support and maintain SQL databases in both on-premise and Azure cloud environments.

• Assist with database upgrades patching and version management

• Conduct performance tuning capacity planning and query optimization

• Maintain database security policies and procedures

• Monitor database health performance and storage capacity

• Support disaster recovery planning and execution for critical databases

• Participate in daily global backup and restore operations across on-premise and cloud systems

• Monitor and report on backup job status and data integrity

• Assist in developing and maintaining disaster recovery plans and documentation

• Participate in regular test cycles to validate backup and recovery processes

• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure backup infrastructure meets business continuity requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in SQL database administration

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in global backup/recovery operations

• Experience with Azure cloud infrastructure for databases and backup/recovery

• Strong understanding of database architecture performance tuning and security

• Familiarity with scripting or programming languages (e.g. PowerShell Python Terraform)

• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in Microsoft SQL Server Azure or related technologies

• Experience with other cloud platforms (AWS Oracle Cloud)

• Exposure to infrastructure automation tools (Terraform Ansible)

• Experience working in a large enterprise environment

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