Intermediate SQL Administrator

Boardroom Appointments; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking an Intermediate SQL Administrator in Gauteng to manage SQL Server installations, perform performance tuning, and implement high availability and disaster recovery strategies. The role collaborates with development and infrastructure teams to ensure secure, reliable data services.

The ideal candidate has a solid background in SQL, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with security practices, backups, and capacity planning.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• BSc Computer Science or equivalent (advantageous).
• Proven experience in SQL code creation.
• Demonstrated process analysis experience.
• Solid systems understanding and test experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation, configuration, and maintenance of SQL Server instances.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and tune queries for efficiency.
• Design and manage high availability and disaster recovery plans.
• Enforce database security policies and manage user access.
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams for upgrades and integration.
• Troubleshoot incidents within defined SLAs and provide timely resolutions.
• Mentor junior DBAs and contribute to knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to database architecture planning and strategy.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

BSc Computer Science

Tools

SQL Server

Job description

About the job Intermediate SQL Administrator

Intermediate SQL Administrator

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Database Administration and Maintenance: Overseeing the installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of SQL Server instances, including patching, updates, and regular health checks.
• Performance Tuning and Optimization: Monitoring database performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing solutions such as index optimization, query tuning, and capacity planning to ensure efficient data flow and application responsiveness.
• High Availability and Disaster Recovery: Designing, implementing, and managing high availability solutions (e.g., AlwaysOn Availability Groups, replication, log shipping) and disaster recovery strategies, including regular backups, restores, and recovery plan testing.
• Security and Compliance: Enforcing database security policies, managing user access and permissions, and ensuring compliance with relevant data security standards and regulations.
• Collaboration and Support: Working closely with development teams, infrastructure teams, and other IT professionals to support application development, data integration, and system upgrades.
• Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Proactively identifying and resolving database-related incidents and performance issues, often within defined service level agreements (SLAs).
• Mentorship and Guidance: Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior DBAs and other team members.
• Strategic Planning: Contributing to the development of database architecture strategies and aligning database management practices with overall business objectives and technology roadmaps.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• High attention to detail and a proactive mindset
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Solid understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BSc Computer Science or similar qualification (advantageous)
• Proven experience in SQL code creation
• Demonstrated process analysis experience
• Solid systems understanding and test experience