MSSQL Cloud Administrator

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced MSSQL Cloud Administrator to manage and optimize our clients' MSSQL database environments in the cloud. You will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of our clients’ MSSQL database environments. Your expertise will directly contribute to seamless operations, data integrity, and effective collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support MSSQL databases (versions 2014, 2016) including upgrades, installations, and configuration for production and non-production environments.
• Implement and manage MSSQL High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HADR) solutions such as Always-On Availability Groups.
• Conduct regular test drills to validate database backup and restore strategies in compliance with company policies.
• Configure, monitor, and maintain database backup schedules, alerts, and performance metrics.
• Oversee user lifecycle management: create, manage, and revoke user access, ensuring role-based security and compliance.
• Manage database schema, objects, and user security in line with organizational policies.
• Support database and data migrations, including planning and execution for minimal disruption.
• Monitor, analyze, and resolve database performance issues, proactively identifying improvement opportunities.
• Perform routine database maintenance tasks such as monitoring job status, analyzing alerts and logs, and maintaining database statistics.
• Restore and refresh databases as requested by application and business teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and application teams to support database-related activities and deploy approved scripts.
• Provide end-to-end operational support through monitoring, incident response, root cause analysis, and incident resolution.
• Adhere to ITIL framework and processes for ticketing, problem, and change management, including emergency changes.
• Participate in service improvement plans and contribute to innovation initiatives.
• Troubleshoot complex and business-critical database issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Drive team skill enhancement by identifying training needs and sharing best practices.
• Coordinate with vendors and other technical teams for issue resolution and knowledge sharing.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including best practice guides, known error records, and knowledge base articles.
• Ensure compliance with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and provide accurate, timely reporting as per Statement of Work (SOW).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) and/or Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) certifications are mandatory.
• Proven experience in administering MSSQL databases (2014, 2016) in enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in installing, upgrading, and configuring MSSQL databases.
• Hands-on experience with HADR solutions, especially Always-On Availability Groups.
• Strong understanding of backup/restore processes, database security, and user management.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes for incident, problem, and change management.
• Proficient in database performance tuning, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud-based MSSQL deployments and migrations.
• Knowledge of additional database platforms (e.g., Oracle, MySQL) is a plus.
• Exposure to automation tools and scripting (PowerShell, T-SQL).
• Prior experience working in a global delivery model or multinational teams.
• Ability to create technical training materials and deliver team workshops.

We Offer

• Food vouchers
• Competitive salary and performance bonuses
• Opportunity for career progression
• Social benefits package
• Professional onboarding and ongoing trainings

About the Company

The Workly s.r.o.

4D CENTER, Kodaňská 1441/46,

101 00, Praha 10.

Contact:

[email protected]

• 420 775 371 991

©2023, All right reserved.

Apply for this position

Our team will review your application within the next 5 days.