SQL Database Administrator

TekniPlex; Colombia; Presencial; COP 94.446.543 - 132.225.160; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global operations company seeks an experienced SQL Database Administrator based in Colombia. This role focuses on the administration of Microsoft SQL Server instances, ensuring their security, availability, and performance. Responsibilities include planning upgrades, monitoring database performance, and developing scripts for administrative tasks. Candidates must have over 5 years of relevant experience and a B2 level in English. This position is vital for maintaining resilient database solutions across international sites.

Formación

• Over 5 years of experience in SQL Server administration.
• Proven experience with database migrations and upgrades.
• Advanced proficiency in T-SQL and PowerShell scripting.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and execute version upgrades and security patches.
• Monitor and optimize database performance.
• Coordinate with vendors for application migrations.

Conocimientos

Database performance monitoring

PowerShell scripting

T-SQL expertise

Excellent communication skills in English

Educación

Minimum B2 level of English

Herramientas

SQL Server

MySQL

MariaDB

Windows operating systems

Descripción del empleo

To provide expert-level administration and strategic oversight of Microsoft SQL Server environments across TekniPlex’s global operations. The SQL Database Administrator will ensure the security, availability, and performance of multiple SQL Server instances, lead automation and disaster recovery efforts, and coordinate with vendors and partners to support application migrations in different countries. This role is critical to maintain resilient, scalable, and secure database solutions in a complex, multi-instance landscape, while supporting business continuity and operational excellence across international sites.

• Plan and execute version upgrades, security patches, and enhancements with minimal operational impact.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, resource usage, and indexing.
• Develop PowerShell and T-SQL scripts for recurring administrative tasks (backups, health checks, capacity management, reporting).
• Implement security policies, access control, encryption, and auditing.
• Over 5 years of experience in the administration of SQL Server, MySQL, and MariaDB databases, as well as operating systems in Windows-based environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• A minimum B2 level of English is essential to apply for this position
• Expertise in SQL Server versions 2008–2022.
• Proven experience with patching, migrations, and in-place upgrades.
• Advanced proficiency in T-SQL and PowerShell scripting.