Looking for role, an Assistant Database
Administrator. Please find the job description and requirements below.
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We are looking for an Assistant
Database Administrator to work with the company’s database administrator (DBA)
to ensure operation and maintenance of all SQL databases and related systems.
This role will be responsible for providing technical support for the database
environment as well as providing assistance to the DBA on tasks and responsibilities.
The ideal candidate must be experienced with Microsoft SQL Server
administration, as well as some fundamental knowledge of Active Directory,
Windows Server and general networking principles.
This role will be working directly
with the DBA and would be responsible for providing technical support for the
company’s database environment. Areas of responsibility will include
scheduling/monitoring of database backups as well as the creation and
management of database instances, data migration and upgrades. Be prepared to
also actively monitor health and performance of production and non-production
SQL database infrastructure and support developers with special database
requests and technical assistance.
This role is based in Gurgaon,
whilst the DBA is based in Singapore, therefore the ideal candidate must have
the ability to work independently with minimal supervision; he/she must also be
able and willing to travel to Singapore occasionally (approximately once a
year) for short periods such as one week.
The role may occasionally require
working on weekend days, such as upgrading or patching SQL Servers, since such
tasks need to be performed outside of normal working hours to minimise
disruption to the business.
General Duties and
Responsibilities:
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Assist with the support of the day-to-day operations of SQL Server
administration and troubleshooting.
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Proactively anticipate problems and act to prevent them; evaluate system
performance issues and determine solutions.
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Participate in continuous improvement efforts in enhancing performance
and functionality.
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Participate in meetings in the development of standards and procedures
affecting database management, design and maintenance.
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Assist with review, revisions
and implementation of security policies and access rights to database servers
and databases.
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Assists with database
migration, upgrades and new database implementation projects.
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Works with Developers to assist with deployment and troubleshooting.
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Assist with database backups and restorations.
Required Skills and knowledge:
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3+ years of Database Administration experience
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Proficient in database installation, upgrade, maintenance, performance
tuning and troubleshooting of Microsoft SOL Server
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Good Understanding of Relational Database Design.
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Experience administering Microsoft SQL Server.
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Experience administering Microsoft Windows Server.
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Good understanding of Active Directory.
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Good knowledge of T-SQL and SQL Scripting.
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Experience with performance optimization, indexing, partitioning and
supporting high capacity databases on SQL.
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Strong analytical and
organisational skills
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Good written and oral English communication skills.
Non-essential but advantageous:
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Formal database education or recognised DBA certification.
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Knowledge of RedGate products
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Experience of software development
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