Database Administrator

Accenture in India; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CheckMK monitoring

Security and compliance support

Job summary

Accenture in India is seeking a Database Administrator to design, implement, and maintain robust database systems. You will install DBMS, develop maintenance procedures, and ensure data integrity across enterprise environments.

You will handle SQL Server HA, backups, monitoring, and security hardening across on‑premises, Azure, and GCP, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to meet performance goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in MS SQL Server operations in enterprise environments (≥500 servers).
• Experience designing MS SQL HA on-premises, Azure and GCP.
• Strong Windows Server, security, networking, storage knowledge.
• Fluent in English; German or French is a plus.
• University degree in Information Technology or comparable IT experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implementation and day-to-day management of SQL Server environments on VMs with HA.
• Manage MS SQL on-premises including Windows Failover Clustering and Availability Groups.
• Manage MS SQL in Azure and GCP using native tools like Azure SQL and Google Cloud.
• Oversee backups, monitoring, performance, security hardening, and patching.
• Lead vulnerability management and support compliance tools integration.

Skills

Oracle Database Administration (DBA)

MS SQL

Oracle PLSQL

Terraform

Azure

GCP

CheckMK

Rapid7

Education

15 years full time education

Tools

Terraform

Azure

GCP

CheckMK

Rapid7

Job description

Project Role :

Database Administrator

Project Role Description :

Design, implement and maintain databases. Install database management systems (DMBS). Develop procedures for day-to-day maintenance and problem resolution.

Must have skills :

Oracle Database Administration (DBA)

Good to have skills :

Oracle Procedural Language Extensions to SQL (PLSQL)

Minimum 12 Year(s) Of Experience Is Required

Educational Qualification :

15 years full time education

Summary:

As a Database Administrator, a typical day involves designing, implementing, and maintaining robust database systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability. The role includes installing database management systems and developing comprehensive procedures to support daily maintenance activities and resolve any issues that arise. This position requires continuous monitoring and fine-tuning of databases to meet organizational needs, while also collaborating with various teams to support seamless data operations and uphold data integrity across the enterprise.

Your responsibilities:

• Design, implementation, and day to day management of SQL Server environments deployed on virtual machines, including high availability (HA) architectures.
• Manage MS SQL on-premises, including Windows Failover Cluster and Availability Groups.
• Manage MS SQL in both Azure and GCP, including native tools like Azure SQL Database/Managed Instance or Google Compute.
• Ownership of core operational areas such as backup strategies, backup monitoring, performance and availability monitoring, and security hardening.
• Execution of SQL Server migrations, version upgrades, and patching activities with minimal downtime and risk.
• Be part of the vulnerability management support group, including deployment of CIS baselines for MS SQL and providing technical support to security teams operating compliance tools like Rapid7/CNAPP and others.
• Responsibility for the full SQL Server product lifecycle, from initial design and deployment through ongoing maintenance and decommissioning.

Your profile:

University degree in Information Technology or comparable experience in IT business with at least 5 years of experience in operations of MS SQL Servers in enterprise environments (more than 500 servers).

Technical skills in these areas:

• MS SQL HA solutions design on-premises, Azure and GCP
• Microsoft failover clustering with SAN storage and Always-On Availability Groups
• Perfect orientation within the Windows Server operating system environment, including security, networking, storage, and others
• General knowledge in Azure and GCP IaaS and PaaS
• Strong scripting skills - TSQL, PowerShell, Terraform with a clear preference for automation
• Experience with Vulnerability Management Processes and Risk Management.
• Independent and structured working approach, good coordination skills, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to align customer requirements with industry best practices, with the confidence and motivation to advocate for and clearly justify the optimal solution.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English. Additional languages (German, French) will be an asset.
• Experience with CheckMK monitoring solution will be an asset.