Senior Database Administrator – MSSQL
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About the Role
TAT IT Technologies seeks a Senior Database Administrator for MSSQL with banking domain experience for clients in Abu Dhabi. The role requires strong expertise in SQL Server architecture, performance tuning, AlwaysOn, clustering, and HA/DR solutions.
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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
- 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
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
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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
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
- Review and work with compliance team to finalize and implement baseline security controls for databases
- 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
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
Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ownership and accountability
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
- Effective stakeholder management and teamwork
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