Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator (SQL DBA) to manage, maintain, optimize, and secure mission-critical SQL Server database environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring high availability, performance, scalability, security, and reliability of enterprise database systems while supporting business-critical applications.
Responsibilities
Database Administration
- Thorough knowledge in Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments.
- Experience in configuring and maintaining SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, Failover Cluster Instances (FCI), Log Shipping, Replication, and Database Mirroring.
- Hands-on on database refreshes, migrations, and upgrades with minimal downtime.
Backup, Recovery & Disaster Recovery
- Design and implement backup and recovery strategies using native SQL Server tools and enterprise backup solutions.
- Support business continuity planning and database resilience initiatives.
Performance Tuning & Optimization
- Analyze and optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, execution plan analysis, and resource management.
- Perform capacity planning and recommend infrastructure improvements.
Cloud & Automation
- Manage SQL Server databases hosted on:
- Azure SQL Database
- Azure SQL Managed Instance
- SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines
- AWS RDS for SQL Server
- Automate DBA tasks using PowerShell, T-SQL, Azure Automation, and scripting tools.
- Support Infrastructure-as-Code and DevOps initiatives where applicable.
- Participate in database deployment automation and CI/CD integration.
Security & Compliance
- Implement database security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC).
- Manage encryption technologies such as Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), Always Encrypted, and TLS/SSL.
- Perform vulnerability assessments and apply security patches.
- Support compliance requirements, auditing, and data governance initiatives.
Monitoring & Operational Support
- Collaborate with application, infrastructure, cloud, and security teams to resolve incidents.
- Develop and maintain operational documentation and standard operating procedures.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server databases.
- Strong expertise with SQL Server 2016/2019/2022.
- Experience with:
- Always On Availability Groups
- Failover Clustering
- Replication
- Log Shipping
- Database Mirroring
- Strong knowledge of:
- T-SQL
- Query tuning
- Execution plan analysis
- Index optimization
- Performance troubleshooting
- Hands-on experience with backup and recovery strategies.
- Experience managing SQL Server in Azure and/or AWS cloud environments.
- Knowledge of Windows Server administration and PowerShell scripting.
- Experience with database migrations, upgrades, and consolidation projects.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools such as:
- SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
- SQL Server Profiler
- SolarWinds DPA
- Azure Monitor
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or equivalent work experience
- Over 5 years of Database Administration
- Cloud Computing / Distributed Systems
- Certifications in Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration
- AWS/Azure/GCP certifications
Soft Skills
- Analytical, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, proactive mindset.
Compensation and Benefits:
- The expected starting compensation range for this position is 278,800 PLN annually.
- Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary.
- This role is eligible for an annual bonus of 15% of annual salary, based on performance and eligibility.
- In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility.
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