Key Responsibilities :

Database Architecture & Strategy :

- Define and lead the enterprise-wide database architecture strategy for Microsoft SQL Server environments.

- Design scalable, secure, and highly available database solutions that support business growth and digital transformation initiatives.

- Establish database standards, best practices, governance frameworks, and operational procedures.

- Align database architecture with organizational technology roadmaps and business objectives.

Database Administration Leadership :

- Oversee all MS SQL Server administration activities including installation, configuration, upgrades, migrations, patching, and maintenance.

- Ensure optimal performance, reliability, availability, and security of production database environments.

- Lead capacity planning initiatives to support future business and application requirements.

- Manage backup, recovery, replication, clustering, and disaster recovery solutions.

Performance & Reliability Management :

- Monitor database performance and proactively identify bottlenecks and optimization opportunities.

- Implement advanced performance tuning strategies for databases, queries, and infrastructure.

- Ensure database uptime and service availability through proactive monitoring and incident management.

- Drive root cause analysis and preventive measures for recurring database issues.

Security & Governance :

- Develop and enforce database security standards, policies, and governance frameworks.

- Manage user access controls, authentication mechanisms, role-based permissions, and audit compliance requirements.

- Ensure adherence to organizational security policies, regulatory standards, and data protection requirements.

- Conduct periodic database security reviews and risk assessments.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management :

- Collaborate with application development, infrastructure, security, and business teams to deliver effective database solutions.

- Provide architectural guidance during application design, deployment, and modernization initiatives.

- Manage vendor relationships and evaluate emerging database technologies and solutions.

- Present database performance metrics, risks, and improvement plans to senior leadership.

Leadership & Mentorship :

- Lead and mentor database administration teams across multiple projects and environments.

- Drive technical excellence through coaching, knowledge sharing, and skill development initiatives.

- Establish operational KPIs and continuous improvement programs for database services.

- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications :

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.

- 16 to 19 years of overall IT experience with extensive expertise in Microsoft SQL Server architecture and administration.

- Proven experience managing large-scale enterprise database environments.

- Strong understanding of SQL Server High Availability solutions including Always On Availability Groups, Clustering, Log Shipping, and Replication.

- Experience in database migration, consolidation, and modernization initiatives.

- Expertise in performance tuning, indexing strategies, query optimization, and database troubleshooting.

- Strong knowledge of backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.

- Experience in database governance, compliance, and security frameworks.

- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Must Have Skills :

- Database Architecture

- Microsoft SQL Server (MS SQL Server)

- High Availability & Disaster Recovery (HA/DR)

- Database Performance Tuning & Optimization

- Database Security & Compliance

- Enterprise Database Strategy

Good to Have Skills :

- Database Governance

- Data Management Frameworks

- Cloud Database Platforms (Azure SQL, AWS RDS)

- Database Automation & DevOps

- ITIL Processes

- Data Compliance & Regulatory Standards

Key Competencies :

- Database Architecture & Design

- Strategic Planning & Governance

- Performance Optimization

- High Availability & Disaster Recovery

- Security & Compliance Management

- Stakeholder Management

- Vendor Management

- Leadership & Team Development

- Problem Solving & Decision Making

- Continuous Improvement & Innovation