Database Administrator

What are the "must-have" skills for this role?

• Microsoft SQL Server Administration
• T-SQL Scripting and Query Optimization
• Performance Monitoring and Tuning
• Backup, Restore, and Recovery
• High Availability & Disaster Recovery (Always On AG, Clustering)
• Database Security and Access Management
• Azure SQL Database / Managed Instance
• Production Support and Troubleshooting

• Years of experience required for each skill? 5 Years
  
• Responsible for administering, monitoring, and maintaining SQL Server databases across production and non-production environments.
• The role includes database performance tuning, backup and recovery, implementing and supporting HA/DR solutions, managing database security and user access, troubleshooting incidents, performing database upgrades and migrations, and ensuring high availability and reliability of business-critical applications.
• The SQL DBA will work closely with application, infrastructure, and cloud teams while maintaining operational documentation and supporting change and release activities