Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Database Administration & Operations

  • Manage and support Microsoft SQL Server (2017/2019/2022/2025) environments

  • Ensure high availability and reliability using AlwaysOn Availability Groups and clustering

  • Perform database performance monitoring, tuning, and capacity planning

  • Manage backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes

  Security, Compliance & Hardening

  • Implement database security best practices including TDE and access controls

  • Drive database hardening activities in line with organizational standards

  • Ensure compliance with internal and regulatory security frameworks

  ·        Review and work with compliance team to finalize and implement baseline security controls for databases

  Patch & Vulnerability Management

  • Coordinate and execute patching activities across database environments

  • Work with enterprise patching tools such as Ivanti, SCCM, or equivalent

  • Maintain and document the patch execution tracker.

  • Collaborate with the Vulnerability Management team to analyze and remediate findings from Qualys reports

  • Track, prioritize, and close security vulnerabilities within defined timelines

  Collaboration & Coordination

  • Work closely with application, infrastructure, and security teams

  • Support change management and release activities

  • Maintain SOPs, documentation, and audit readiness artifacts

  On-Call Support

  • Actively participate in 24x7 on-call rotation, providing support for critical incidents and escalations

  • Ensure timely resolution of production issues and service restoration

Desired Candidate Profile

• 4–7 years of experience in MSSQL Database Administration

• Strong expertise in SQL Server architecture, performance tuning, and troubleshooting

• Hands-on experience with AlwaysOn, clustering, and HA/DR solutions

• Knowledge of database security, compliance, and hardening practices

• Experience in enterprise patch management tools (Ivanti, SCCM, etc.)

• Familiarity with Qualys or similar vulnerability management platforms

• Strong scripting skills (T-SQL; PowerShell preferred)

• Good communication and coordination skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in large enterprise or banking environments

• Exposure to regulatory and audit frameworks

• Knowledge of monitoring, backup, and automation tools