Senior SQL Server DBA — On-Prem & AWS Cloud Expert

CHAMP Cargosystems Philippines, Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,674,000 - 3,348,000; Full time

Job summary

CHAMP Cargosystems Philippines, Inc. seeks an experienced Microsoft SQL Server DBA to manage on-premises and AWS-based databases, ensuring security, availability, and performance.

You will install, configure, and maintain SQL Server across versions, implement HA/DR, monitor with CloudWatch and SSMS, and automate tasks with PowerShell, T-SQL, Terraform, and AWS CLI. Collaboration with developers and operations is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE or related field.
• 7+ years as SQL Server DBA with 3+ years as Senior DBA.
• Experience with on-premises and cloud SQL Server environments (AWS).
• Azure/AWS certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server on Windows and Linux (on-premises and AWS).
• Performance Tuning: optimize queries, indexing, and execution plans.
• Backup and recovery strategies using native tools and AWS Backup.
• Implement and enforce database security controls (least privilege, encryption, auditing).
• High availability and disaster recovery design (Always On, Failover Clustering, Log Shipping).
• Plan and execute database patching and upgrades (on-premises and AWS).
• Diagnose and resolve database issues to minimize downtime.
• Monitor storage and performance (AWS CloudWatch).
• Develop/manage scripts with PowerShell, T-SQL, Terraform, AWS CLI.
• Maintain documentation of configurations and procedures.
• Collaborate with developers and admins for deployment and migration to AWS.
• Participate in on-call rotation.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server architecture

T-SQL

PowerShell scripting

Oracle Database

PostgreSQL

Database security

Always On Availability Groups

Failover Clustering

Log Shipping

Replication

SSMS

SQL Profiler

Extended Events

Windows Server

Linux

AWS cloud database services

Analytical skills

Communication

Autonomy

Incident/change management

Git and CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other relevant courses

Tools

SSMS

SQL Server Profiler

Extended Events

Job description

CHAMP Cargosystems Philippines, Inc. seeks an experienced Microsoft SQL Server DBA to manage on-premises and AWS-based databases, ensuring security, availability, and performance.

You will install, configure, and maintain SQL Server across versions, implement HA/DR, monitor with CloudWatch and SSMS, and automate tasks with PowerShell, T-SQL, Terraform, and AWS CLI. Collaboration with developers and operations is essential.