Staff Database Administrator
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Microsoft SQL Server Database Consultant at DXC Technology
Taguig City, National Capital Region, Philippines
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
IT Services, TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years of experience as a database administrator, with implementations, upgrades, migrations, conversions, and consolidation projects with Microsoft SQL Server databases
- Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server Database ranging from SQL 2005 to SQL 2022 on Windows platforms
- Strong command administering database security, data recovery, performance monitoring and tuning on both On Prem and Cloud platforms
- Proficient in writing and optimizing SQL statements
- Must have experience with Microsoft SQL Server Always On / HADR
- Excellent problem-solving and performance tuning skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to make quick and accurate decisions
- Consulting experience in providing support and implementation services with the ability to build lasting positive customer relationships
- Take ownership of problems, incidents and project work
- Be able to follow direction and take ownership of any allocated projects/changes/incidents/problems
- Expected to obtain SQL MS certification and become familiar with working within an ITIL framework
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Responsibilities
- SQL Server database Administration, including all SQL HA and DR technologies
- Install and configuration of SQL DB engine, SSIS, SSAS & SSRS
- SQL performance tuning & investigation
- SQL Server upgrades, downgrades, and migrations (In-place / Side-by-Side upgradation)
- SQL Patching
- SQL Encryption (TDE)
- SQL Logshipping, Database Mirroring Replication and Always On
- Azure SQL Database Administration with On Prem, Azure PaaS, Azure managed Instances, AWS EC2, AWS RDS instances
- SQL Server migration from on prem to cloud based assets like Azure PaaS, AWS EC2, AWS RDS instances
- Competent to work at the highest level of all phases of database administration
- Core SQL DBA Architecture, Backups/Recovery and Performance tuning exercise
- Coordinating and working with Clients to understand the business requirements and design the architecture, accordingly, resolve issues if any
- Be a strong team player and able to work closely with the other technical specialists and team members
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication
- Be part of a 24x7 roster supporting customers across Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific
- Design & build specific database environments to meet business requirements
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What experience level is required for this Microsoft SQL Server Database Consultant role?
A minimum of 8 years of experience as a database administrator is required, with implementations, upgrades, migrations, conversions, and consolidation projects with Microsoft SQL Server databases.
What are the key technical skills needed for this position?
Candidates need strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server from 2005 to 2022 on Windows platforms, including SQL HA/DR technologies, performance tuning, upgrades/migrations, patching, encryption (TDE), Always On, and Azure SQL Database administration.
Is this role remote or does it require on-site work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the salary or compensation for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What soft skills are important for success in this role?
Strong team player abilities, excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, problem-solving, performance tuning skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment are essential.
DXC Technology
IT services for enterprise modernization and management
About DXC Technology
DXC Technology provides IT services to large enterprises, focusing on modernizing their critical systems and operations. The company uses the Enterprise Technology Stack to enhance IT infrastructure, optimize data architectures, and ensure security across various cloud environments, including public, private, and hybrid. DXC operates on a contractual basis, offering consulting, system integration, and managed services to help clients improve their IT operations. What sets DXC apart from competitors is its strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and corporate responsibility, which has earned it recognition as one of the Most Responsible Companies. The goal of DXC Technology is to be a trusted partner for enterprises, helping them achieve scalable and secure IT solutions while promoting inclusion and diversity within its workforce.
McLean, VirginiaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$14.6MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
10,001+Employees