Senior SQL Server DBA: Availability & DR Expert

Vertere Global Solutions, Inc.; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertere Global Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator to manage Microsoft SQL Server environments, focusing on availability, backups, disaster recovery, patching, replication, and incident resolution.

You will design, implement, and maintain SQL Server databases, ensure backups and DR readiness, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to uphold performance and reliability. Extensive experience with Always On is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Database Administrator specializing in Microsoft SQL Server.
• Strong experience in SQL Server installation, configuration, maintenance, patching, and upgrades.
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups.
• Experience in database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Knowledge of database replication, high-availability environments, and performance monitoring.
• Experience handling critical P1, P2, and P3 production incidents.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Perform monthly server maintenance and SQL Server patching.
• Manage database installations, upgrades, and version updates.
• Design, implement, and maintain database backup and recovery procedures.
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity requirements.
• Design and maintain SQL Server Always On Availability Groups.
• Monitor database performance, availability, capacity, and overall health.
• Maintain and troubleshoot database replication and Always On Availability Group configurations.
• Investigate and resolve P1, P2, and P3 database incidents.
• Provide Level 4 technical support and serve as the final escalation point for complex database issues.
• Coordinate with middleware, infrastructure, application, and support teams.
• Maintain technical documentation, maintenance records, and incident reports.

Skills

SQL Server admin

Always On

Disaster recovery

Incident management

Performance monitoring

Troubleshooting

Cross-team collaboration

Tools

SQL Server AGs

Job description

Vertere Global Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator to manage Microsoft SQL Server environments, focusing on availability, backups, disaster recovery, patching, replication, and incident resolution.

You will design, implement, and maintain SQL Server databases, ensure backups and DR readiness, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to uphold performance and reliability. Extensive experience with Always On is required.