Senior Database Administrator – MSSQL
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About the Role
DICETEK LLC is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to manage, maintain, and secure Microsoft SQL Server environments. Responsibilities include database operations, high availability, patch management, and vulnerability remediation.
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Responsibilities
- 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
- Implement database security best practices including TDE and access controls
- Drive database hardening activities in line with organizational standards
- Coordinate and execute patching activities across database environments
- Collaborate with Vulnerability Management team to analyze and remediate findings from Qualys reports
- Participate in 24x7 on call rotation for critical incidents and escalations
Requirements
- 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
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Job Purpose
- To manage, maintain, and secure Microsoft SQL Server environments across the organization.
- The role is responsible for database operations, high availability, patch management, compliance, and remediation of vulnerabilities in coordination with internal teams such as Infrastructure and Vulnerability Management (Qualys).
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 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
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