SQL Server & Windows Infra Admin - 2nd Line Support

Sopra Steria USA; Katowice; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Educational platforms

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Referral bonus

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Life insurance

Workation

Job summary

Sopra Steria Polska is looking for an experienced Microsoft SQL Server Administrator (Infrastructure Administrator) to join our team serving a French client.

This role is based in Katowice and requires commuting to the office; candidates from the Silesian area will be considered.

You will administer Windows Server and SQL Server, automate tasks with Ansible, manage patching, backups, migrations and work in a 2nd line support capacity.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Windows Server administration and support.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server 2016.
• Experience with infrastructure automation using Ansible.
• Proven experience in patch management and system maintenance.
• Hands-on experience with backup and restore procedures.
• Experience in planning and executing system and database migrations.
• Knowledge of infrastructure monitoring and incident management.
• Experience providing 2nd Line Support in enterprise environments.
• Understanding of security best practices, user access management, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Experience working within SLA-driven environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with customers and technical teams.
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation.
• English on min. B2 level.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows Server environments and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Perform system patching, upgrades, and security-related activities.
• Manage backup and restore processes and support migration projects.
• Automate operational tasks using Ansible.
• Monitor infrastructure and ensure production stability and availability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents as part of 2nd Line Support per SLA.
• Manage user accounts and secure access to IT services.
• Implement, test and support new infrastructure solutions and enhancements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and procedures.
• Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams on project delivery.
• Identify opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to effort estimations and infrastructure-related project activities.

Skills

Windows Server

Microsoft SQL Server 2016

Ansible

Patching

Backup and restore

2nd Line Support

SLA management

Security best practices

Documentation

English (B2)

Tools

Ansible

Job description

Sopra Steria Polska is looking for an experienced Microsoft SQL Server Administrator (Infrastructure Administrator) to join our team serving a French client.

This role is based in Katowice and requires commuting to the office; candidates from the Silesian area will be considered.

You will administer Windows Server and SQL Server, automate tasks with Ansible, manage patching, backups, migrations and work in a 2nd line support capacity.