Sr. SQL DBA

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India


Department
IT Database Administration
Job posted on
Oct 01, 2025
Employment type
Full Time Employee
SQL Database Administrators (DBAs) are responsible for the overall health, performance, security, and availability of SQL Server databases. Their roles and responsibilities are multifaceted and critical to any organization relying on data.
Key Roles and Responsibilities of an SQL DBA:
Installation and Configuration:
Installing, configuring, and upgrading SQL Server instances and related tools.
Setting up database environments, including file groups, storage paths, and network configurations.
Backup and Recovery:
Designing, implementing, and managing robust backup and recovery strategies.
Performing regular backups and testing recovery procedures to ensure data recoverability.
Performance Tuning and Optimization:
Monitoring database performance using tools like SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), SQL Server Profiler, and DMVs.
Identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks through query optimization, index tuning, and server configuration adjustments.
Security Management:
Implementing and maintaining database security policies, including user access controls, roles, and permissions.
Conducting security audits and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HA/DR):
Implementing and managing HA/DR solutions like Always On Availability Groups, database mirroring, or replication to minimize downtime and ensure business continuity.
Maintenance and Monitoring:
Scheduling and performing routine database maintenance tasks such as index rebuilding/reorganizing, statistics updates, and integrity checks.
Setting up monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and address potential issues.
Troubleshooting and Incident Management:
Investigating and resolving database-related incidents and problems in a timely manner.
Performing root cause analysis for critical issues.
Capacity Planning:
Monitoring database growth trends and planning for future storage and performance requirements.
Automation and Scripting:
Developing and maintaining scripts (e.g., PowerShell, T-SQL) to automate routine administrative tasks.
Documentation and Collaboration:
Maintaining comprehensive documentation of database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
Collaborating with developers, system administrators, and other IT teams to ensure efficient database usage and support application development.

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