Junior Database Administrator (SQL Server)

GECO Asia Pte. Ltd; Muntinlupa; Presencial; PHP 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

GECO Asia Pte. Ltd. in the Philippines seeks an experienced Database Administrator to join our Cloud and Data Center team. The role focuses on administering, securing, and optimizing Microsoft SQL Server environments across on‑premises and cloud platforms.

You will implement HA/DR solutions, monitor performance, perform tuning and backup procedures, and collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to ensure data integrity and business continuity in critical systems.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant DBA experience in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on SQL Server administration in on‑premises and cloud.
• Experience with HA/DR technologies including Log Shipping, Replication, FCI, Always On.
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL and MySQL is a strong plus.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.

Responsabilidades

• Administer, maintain, monitor, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server databases in on-premises and cloud environments.
• Implement and troubleshoot SQL Server high availability and disaster recovery solutions including Log Shipping, Replication, FCI, Always On.
• Monitor performance, analyze bottlenecks, perform tuning and indexing.
• Develop and validate backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and continuity.
• Troubleshoot complex database issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Ensure database security, access controls, and compliance with policies.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and cloud teams on projects.
• Prepare technical documentation and incident records.
• Provide guidance to team members on best practices.

Conocimientos

SQL Server DBA

HA/DR

Performance tuning

Backup and recovery

Security and compliance

Cloud/on-premise hybrid

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent

Herramientas

Log Shipping

Transactional Replication

FCI (Failover Cluster Instances)

Always On Availability Groups

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)

Descripción del empleo

Database Administrator

Job Description

We are actively looking for an experienced Database Administrator to join our Cloud and Data Center team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in administering, maintaining, securing, and optimizing Microsoft SQL Server environments across on-premises and cloud platforms.

This role requires hands‑on experience with high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) solutions, including Log Shipping, Transactional Replication, Failover Cluster Instances (FCI), and Always On Availability Groups. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring database availability, performance, data integrity, security, and operational reliability for business‑critical applications and enterprise systems.

Knowledge of other database management systems, particularly PostgreSQL and MySQL, is a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, monitor, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server databases in on‑premises and cloud environments.

• Implement, manage, and troubleshoot SQL Server high availability and disaster recovery solutions, including Log Shipping, Transactional Replication, Failover Cluster Instances, and Always On Availability Groups.

• Monitor database performance, analyze bottlenecks, and perform query tuning, indexing, and other optimization activities.

• Develop, maintain, and validate database backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity, availability, and business continuity.

• Troubleshoot complex database issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive measures.

• Ensure database security, access controls, confidentiality, and compliance with established company policies and technical standards.

• Monitor database health, availability, capacity, and resource utilization to maintain reliable operations and minimize service disruptions.

• Perform database maintenance, patching, upgrades, configuration changes, and migrations in accordance with established procedures.

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, operational reports, database configurations, and incident records.

• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, cloud, and other technical teams to support business‑critical systems and database‑related projects.

• Provide technical guidance and support to team members and stakeholders on database administration, troubleshooting, and operational best practices.

• Identify opportunities to improve database performance, automation, reliability, security, and operational efficiency.

• Participate in incident management, change management, and scheduled or emergency support activities as required.

• Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of company data and escalated critical risks or issues to the appropriate stakeholders.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

• At least 2-3 years of relevant database administration experience, preferably in enterprise or business‑critical environments.

• Strong hands‑on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in both on‑premises and cloud environments.

• Practical experience implementing, managing, and troubleshooting SQL Server HA/DR technologies, including:

  • Log Shipping

  • Transactional Replication

  • Failover Cluster Instances (FCI)

  • Always On Availability Groups

• Solid understanding of database backup and recovery, performance tuning, indexing, query optimization, security, and database maintenance.

• Experience diagnosing complex database issues and conducting root cause analysis.

• Knowledge of database monitoring, capacity planning, patching, upgrades, and migration procedures.

• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and database hosting environments.

• Working knowledge of PostgreSQL and MySQL is a strong advantage.

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, organizational, and technical documentation skills.

• Ability to work independently, exercise sound technical judgment, and manage competing priorities under time constraints.

• Good communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with internal teams and customers.

• Willingness to provide scheduled or after‑hours support when required to maintain business‑critical database services.

Core Competencies

• Advanced SQL Server Database Administration

• High Availability and Disaster Recovery

• Database Performance Tuning and Optimization

• Backup, Recovery, and Business Continuity

• Database Security and Data Protection

• Incident Management and Root Cause Analysis

• Cloud and On‑Premises Database Operations

• Technical Troubleshooting and Continuous Improvement