SQL Server Administrator (4-6)

Infosys; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Infosys in Bengaluru, India, seeks an experienced SQL Server Administrator to manage enterprise SQL Server databases, ensuring availability, performance, security, backup and recovery, and production support.

Responsibilities include installing and configuring SQL Server environments, managing production databases, performing backups/restores, tuning performance, and supporting Always On Availability Groups, replication, and DR activities.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of hands-on experience in Microsoft SQL Server Administration.
• Strong experience in SQL Server Installation, Configuration, and Database Management.
• Hands-on experience in Database Backup, Restore, and Recovery.
• Good experience in SQL Performance Tuning and Query Optimization.
• Experience in Database Security, Users, Roles, and Permissions.
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server Patching, Upgrades, and Migration Activities.
• Experience with Always On Availability Groups, Replication, and Disaster Recovery.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure SQL Server environments.
• Manage SQL Server databases in production environments.
• Perform backup, restore, and recovery operations.
• Implement database performance tuning and optimization.
• Monitor SQL Server health and availability.
• Manage user access, database security, and permissions.
• Execute database patching and upgrade activities.
• Support Always On Availability Groups, Replication, and Disaster Recovery.
• Perform database migration activities.
• Troubleshoot production database incidents and outages.
• Conduct capacity planning and health checks.
• Participate in DR and business continuity activities.
• Provide 24x7 production support.

Skills

SQL Server Administration

SQL Server Installation

SQL Server Configuration

Database Performance Tuning

Backup and Recovery

L2/L3 Production Support

Always On Availability Groups

Replication

Azure SQL

PowerShell scripting

SQL Server Patching & Upgrades

Capacity Planning

Education

BE / BTech / MCA / MTech / MSc

Tools

SSIS

SSRS

Azure SQL

PowerShell

SQL Server Management Studio

Job description

We are looking for an experienced SQL Server Administrator to manage enterprise SQL Server databases, ensure availability, performance, security, backup and recovery, and production support activities.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Install and configure SQL Server environments.
• Manage SQL Server databases in production environments.
• Perform backup, restore, and recovery operations.
• Implement database performance tuning and optimization.
• Monitor SQL Server health and availability.
• Manage user access, database security, and permissions.
• Execute database patching and upgrade activities.
• Support Always On Availability Groups and Replication.
• Perform database migration activities.
• Troubleshoot database incidents and outages.
• Conduct capacity planning and health checks.
• Participate in DR and business continuity activities.
• Provide 24x7 production support.

Preferred Candidate

• 4-6 years of hands-on experience in Microsoft SQL Server Administration.
• Strong experience in SQL Server Installation, Configuration, and Database Management.
• Hands-on experience in Database Backup, Restore, and Recovery activities.
• Good experience in SQL Performance Tuning and Query Optimization.
• Experience in managing Database Security, Users, Roles, and Permissions.
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server Patching, Upgrades, and Migration Activities.
• Experience working with Always On Availability Groups, Replication, and Disaster Recovery solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Database Maintenance Plans, Health Checks, and Capacity Planning.
• Experience in troubleshooting production database issues and providing L2/L3 Production Support.
• Good understanding of SSIS, SSRS, and Azure SQL is preferred.
• Exposure to PowerShell scripting and automation is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced enterprise production environment.
• BE / BTech / MCA / MTech / MSc preferred.