Microsoft Fabrics with SQL DBA

About the Role

CyberTech is seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator to join our 24x7 database support team servicing Client's enterprise database landscape. This role requires deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Fabric, supporting MSSQL-dominant environments, Oracle databases, and Client's strategic migration to Microsoft Fabric platform.

Responsibilities

Provide 24x7 L2 / L3 database administration support for MSSQL (primary), Oracle, and Microsoft Fabric environments

Monitor and maintain high availability (99.9%+ uptime) of business-critical databases using ServiceNow

Perform installations, configurations, upgrades, patching, backup / recovery, and security management

Design and implement Microsoft Fabric solutions : OneLake, Data Engineering, Data Warehouse, lakehouse architecture

Manage data migration from traditional databases to Fabric; optimize capacity and workspace governance

Conduct advanced performance tuning : execution plans, query optimization, blocking / deadlock resolution

Implement and validate HA / DR solutions : AlwaysOn Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, Replication

Perform root cause analysis for outages with documented recommendations and preventive measures

Handle escalations, coordinate incident response, and ensure proper shift handovers

Develop PowerShell / T-SQL / Python scripts for automation, monitoring, and self-service provisioning

Provide technical mentoring to DBA team members and lead knowledge sharing sessions

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

SLA adherence and database availability

Incident resolution time and first-time fix rate

Quality of root cause analysis and documentation

Successful completion of maintenance windows and migrations

Reduction in recurring incidents through automation

Customer satisfaction ratings

Experience

7-10 years in database administration with enterprise production support

Minimum 5 years deep experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2016+, including 2019 / 2022)

2+ years with Microsoft Fabric or similar modern cloud data platforms (Azure Synapse, Databricks)

Proven 24x7 production support experience with high-availability requirements

Technical Skills

Microsoft SQL Server (Must have)

MSSQL architecture, performance tuning, query optimization, execution plan analysis

AlwaysOn Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, Replication (Transactional / Merge)

Extended Events, Query Store, DMVs, index tuning, wait statistics

SSRS, SSIS, SSAS

Backup strategies, recovery models, point-in-time recovery

Database security : TDE, Always Encrypted, Row-Level Security

Microsoft Fabric (Must have)

Hands-on with Fabric components : OneLake, Data Engineering (Spark), Data Warehouse, Data Factory

Lakehouse architecture, medallion patterns, Delta Lake

PySpark notebooks, data pipeline orchestration

Fabric capacity management, workspace governance

Power BI integration and DirectLake mode

Core Competencies

Exceptional troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

Strong communication in English for global collaboration

Ability to work under pressure during critical incidents

Self-motivated with minimal supervision required

Mentoring and knowledge sharing capabilities

Willingness to work 24x7 rotational shifts including weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

One or more of the following certifications

Microsoft Certified : Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203)

Microsoft Certified : Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP-600)

Microsoft Certified : Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300)

ITIL 4 Foundation

Work Environment and Shift Details

Shift Pattern :

24x7 rotational shifts including weekends and holidays