Senior Database Administrator – MSSQL
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About the Role
TAT IT Technologies seeks a Senior Database Administrator with MSSQL expertise for a banking client in Abu Dhabi. The role involves managing SQL Server environments, ensuring 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
- Actively 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
- Banking domain experience is mandatory
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Job Purpose
- To manage, maintain, and secure Microsoft SQL Server environments across the organization.
- Responsible for database operations, high availability, patch management, compliance, and remediation of vulnerabilities.
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.
- Collaborate with Vulnerability Management team to analyze and remediate findings from Qualys reports.
- Actively participate in 24x7 on call rotation for critical incidents and escalations.
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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