Knowledge of Failover clustering, SQL server AlwaysOn Groups, SQL server mirroring, SAN replication, and other high availability technologies
Ensure all database servers are backed up in a way that meets the businesss Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)
Test backups to ensure we can meet the business Recovery Time Objectives (RTO)
Troubleshoot SQL Server service outages as they occur, including after-hours and weekends.
Configure SQL Server monitoring utilities to minimize false alarms.
As new systems are brought in-house, choose whether to use clustering, log shipping, mirroring, Windows Azure, or other technologies.
Install and configure new SQL Servers
Deploy database change scripts provided by third party vendors.
When performance issues arise, determine the most effective way to increase performance including hardware purchases, server configuration changes, or index / query changes.
Document the companys database environment.
Monitoring of database performance and stability
Establish the baseline for system performance, recognize deviation, and suggest and implement improvements to slow running queries
Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with the engineering team.
Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.
Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.
Administering SQL Server, the backup, integration, restore, reporting and maintenance processes.
Diagnose and analyze using third-party diagnostic tools.
SQL Server security configuration and management
Work with the team on migrating older versions of SQL Server to new, if required.
Administer and maintain Azure SQL managed instance.
Development on Power BI, if required.
Create Business Requirement document, KPI dimensions matrix, source to target mapping documents.
MSSQL DBA Job Requirements :
Experience on Microsoft SQL Server 2008,2012, 2014,2016,2017,2019,2022.
Production Support Activities (Installation, Upgradation and Troubleshooting).