Senior SQL Database Administrator

NRI Australia & New Zealand; Philippines; On-site; PHP 5,538,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

NRI Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to manage SQL Server environments, optimize performance, and implement robust backup and disaster recovery. You will work across Development, Test, UAT and Production, supporting 24x7 operations and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes ownership of database reliability, performance tuning, scripting automation, and adherence to ITIL processes to deliver high-quality service to clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environments.
• Strong T-SQL skills, including performance tuning and query optimisation.
• Experience with SQL Server High Availability and Disaster Recovery technologies.
• Solid understanding of database security, backup and recovery, and capacity planning.
• Experience planning and implementing SQL Server upgrades, patches and migrations.
• Experience analysing and resolving database-related application performance issues.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis.
• Experience automating administrative tasks using PowerShell or similar scripting tools.
• Familiarity with Azure SQL and hybrid database environments.
• Sound understanding of ITIL processes, particularly incident, problem and change management.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical teams and provide technical guidance where required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support Microsoft SQL Server environments, including installation, configuration, patching and version upgrades.
• Ensure the ongoing operation of SQL Server databases across development, testing and production environments.
• Monitor database performance, availability and capacity, identifying and addressing issues before they impact users.
• Analyse and optimise database performance through query tuning, indexing strategies and configuration improvements.
• Implement and maintain backup, recovery and disaster recovery processes, including testing of recovery procedures.
• Plan and implement database changes, releases and upgrades in accordance with change management processes.
• Improve operational efficiency by developing and maintaining scripts to automate routine administration tasks.
• Investigate and resolve database incidents, performing root cause analysis and implementing preventative measures where appropriate.
• Work closely with application, infrastructure and project teams to support solution delivery and ensure database requirements are met.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, operational procedures and database standards to support ongoing service delivery.
• Administer SQL Server environments across Development, Test, UAT and Production
• Provide on-call support for critical environments as part of a 24x7 on-call roster.
• meet your customers SLA's and achieve your project and support deliverables.
• achieve all project and support deliverables assigned, ensuring that NRI's reputation for reliability and efficiency is upheld at every client site.
• drive continual service improvements to increase technical efficiency and quality of client services.
• champion supportive and professional interactions not only with NRI's internal teams but also with clients and third parties, fostering an environment of collaboration and respect wherever NRI's services are rendered.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server

T-SQL

Azure SQL

PowerShell

ITIL

Database security

Job description

Run Stronger. Evolve Faster. Perform Smarter with NRI

Ready to shape what's next? At NRI, we turn technology into intelligence, delivering solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. Join our team of 3,500+ local experts backed by a global network of 16,000 team members and work on projects that truly make a difference for Australia's leading organisations.

Our Managed Services team ensures businesses operate at peak efficiency, resilience, and scale. Join us to manage and optimise IT landscapes for leading organisations, delivering seamless, reliable, and measurable outcomes every day.

The Senior Database Administrator is responsible for the configuration, installation, maintenance, and support of Databases within a defined technology/capability discipline, as well as advanced management including performance and application tuning. The role will ensure the implementation and support of customer systems to a level in proportion of your experience and within ITIL framework.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain and support Microsoft SQL Server environments, including installation, configuration, patching and version upgrades.
• Ensure the ongoing operation of SQL Server databases across development, testing and production environments.
• Monitor database performance, availability and capacity, identifying and addressing issues before they impact users.
• Analyse and optimise database performance through query tuning, indexing strategies and configuration improvements.
• Implement and maintain backup, recovery and disaster recovery processes, including testing of recovery procedures.
• Plan and implement database changes, releases and upgrades in accordance with change management processes.
• Improve operational efficiency by developing and maintaining scripts to automate routine administration tasks.
• Investigate and resolve database incidents, performing root cause analysis and implementing preventative measures where appropriate.
• Work closely with application, infrastructure and project teams to support solution delivery and ensure database requirements are met.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, operational procedures and database standards to support ongoing service delivery.
• Administer SQL Server environments across Development, Test, UAT and Production
• Provide on-call support for critical environments as part of a 24x7 on-call roster.
• meet your customers SLA's and achieve your project and support deliverables.
• achieve all project and support deliverables assigned, ensuring that NRI's reputation for reliability and efficiency is upheld at every client site.
• drive continual service improvements to increase technical efficiency and quality of client services.
• champion supportive and professional interactions not only with NRI's internal teams but also with clients and third parties, fostering an environment of collaboration and respect wherever NRI's services are rendered.

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environments.
• Strong T-SQL skills, including performance tuning and query optimisation.
• Experience with SQL Server High Availability and Disaster Recovery technologies.
• Solid understanding of database security, backup and recovery, and capacity planning.
• Experience planning and implementing SQL Server upgrades, patches and migrations.
• Experience analysing and resolving database-related application performance issues.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis.
• Experience automating administrative tasks using PowerShell or similar scripting tools.
• Familiarity with Azure SQL and hybrid database environments.
• Sound understanding of ITIL processes, particularly incident, problem and change management.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical teams and provide technical guidance where required.

Why Join Us:

• Deliver tangible business impact through operational excellence.
• Work with cutting-edge tools and AI-enabled platforms.
• Be part of a high-performing, client-obsessed team that values growth and innovation.

Your skills. Our impact. Together unstoppable. At NRI, you'll work on meaningful projects, tackle complex challenges, and see the tangible difference your expertise makes. We value diverse experiences and perspectives, creating an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing workplace. Don't worry if you don't meet every requirement listed - we prioritise attitude and capability, and you might be the perfect fit for this role or another within NRI.

NRI Australia & New Zealand is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applications regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.