Senior Consultant DB Admin

GMGDindigul, IN

4 hours ago

Job description

What we do :

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.

What will you do :

The Senior Consultant will be responsible for managing, securing, and optimizing SQL Server databases across on-premises and cloud environments. This role requires expertise in database administration, performance tuning, backup / restore, and high availability, along with hands-on experience in Linux system administration, enterprise storage systems, and cloud platforms. The Senior Consultant will play a key role in ensuring database reliability, scalability, and compliance while supporting mission-critical business applications.

Responsibilities

Microsoft SQL Server

Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server instances in production and non-production environments.
Perform database administration tasks including security, monitoring, patching, and troubleshooting.
Design, implement, and maintain HA / DR solutions (Always On Availability Groups, clustering, log shipping, replication).
Ensure reliable backup and restore strategies for on-premises and cloud databases.
Conduct performance tuning, query optimization, and index management for high efficiency.

Linux :

Administer Linux Enterprise Server systems for database and application workloads.

Apply patches, monitor performance, and perform system hardening.

Automate tasks using Bash or Ansible.

Troubleshoot system-level and application integration issues.

Collaborate with application and database teams for deployments and troubleshooting.

Enterprise Storage :

Manage SAN / NAS storage platforms (EMC, HPE, or equivalent).

Provision and optimize storage for databases, applications, and virtualized environments.

Implement replication, snapshots, and tiering strategies.

Configure and monitor cloud storage solutions (AWS EBS / EFS / S3, Azure Blob / Files / Disks).

Work with infrastructure teams on capacity planning and DR strategies.

Cloud Platforms (AWS & Azure)

Deploy and manage SQL Server on AWS (EC2, RDS, Aurora) and Azure (VMs, Managed SQL, Azure SQL Database).

Design, build, and support hybrid cloud solutions.

Good knowledge of networking, IAM / AD integration, backup, and monitoring solutions.

Implement cost-optimization strategies across cloud environments. Migrate on-premises workloads to AWS and Azure.

Technical Competencies

Strong hands-on SQL Server DBA experience (administration, development, HA / DR).

Experience managing Linux SUSE environments.

Solid understanding of enterprise storage systems (SAN / NAS, backup, DR).

Experience with AWS cloud services and Azure cloud solutions.

Familiarity with automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, ARM templates) is plus

Strong troubleshooting and cross-platform integration skills.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

7+3 years experience in SQL Server DBA with expertise in administration, HA / DR, Linux SUSE, enterprise storage, AWS / Azure cloud, automation tools, and cross-platform troubleshooting.

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