Senior SQL Server Database Administrator
Req number:
R8956
Employment type:
Full time
Worksite flexibility:
Hybrid
Who we are
CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.
Job Summary
We are looking for a motivated Senior SQL Server Database Administrator to join our team and manage enterprise database environments. If you have strong expertise in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, database optimization, backup and recovery, high availability solutions, and production support and are looking for your next career move, apply now.
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior SQL Server Database Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize enterprise database environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, database security, backup and recovery, high availability solutions, and production support. This position will be Full-time, Hybrid -Bengaluru .
What You'll Do
Manage, monitor, and maintain enterprise SQL Server database environments
Perform database installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and migrations
Optimize database performance through proactive monitoring, tuning, and capacity planning
Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
Configure and support High Availability (HA) solutions including Always on Availability Groups, Replication, Log Shipping, and Failover Clustering
Ensure database security, access controls, compliance, and data integrity
Troubleshoot and resolve complex database-related issues in production environments
Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and development teams to support business requirements
Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures for recurring database issues
Develop and maintain database documentation, standards, operational procedures, and best practices
Monitor database health, availability, and performance to meet SLA requirements
Support mission-critical production systems and participate in on-call support activities as required
What You'll Need
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator
Strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server administration
Extensive experience in SQL query optimization and performance tuning
Experience with database installation, upgrades, patching, and migrations
Strong knowledge of backup, recovery, and disaster recovery methodologies
Experience managing mission-critical production environments
Strong understanding of database security, access management, and auditing
Familiarity with database monitoring and maintenance tools
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
Preferred:
Experience with Azure SQL Database and other cloud-based database platforms
Knowledge of PowerShell scripting and automation
Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD processes
Understanding of ITIL-based support processes
Experience working within large-scale enterprise environments
Knowledge of database capacity planning and performance monitoring frameworks
Physical Demands
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions
Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and…