Senior MS-SQL Administrator

at  Equinix

WHO ARE WE?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix’s trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
Our culture is based on collaboration and the growth and development of our teams. We hire hardworking people who thrive on solving challenging problems and give them opportunities to hone new skills and try new approaches, as we grow our product portfolio with new software and network architecture solutions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.
Senior MS-SQL Administrator

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) with at least 10+ years of extensive experience as an SQL Server Administrator. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in MS-SQL DBA advanced database administration. and high-availability solutions. DBA must know how to Install /Configure/Maintain MS-SQL databases. DBA must have strong knowledge of Python Scripting and Automation. This role is critical for ensuring our mission-critical databases’ optimal performance, reliability, and security.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degrees or relevant certifications are highly desirable.

EXPERIENCE & TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Minimum of 10+ years of strong experience as a SQL Server Administrator
• 5+ years of Proven track record in backup, recovery, and applying security Patches.
• 4+ years of Proficiency in Managing and configuring High Availability and DR configurations.
• Must have 5+ years of Proficiency in Python scripting and end to end Automation,
• 2+ years of Strong familiarity with Azure Arc and other monitoring and manag ment tools like Service Now.
• 5+ Years of Strong familiarity with experience with cloud services (AWS, Microsoft Azure) with working knowledge on Terraform
• Good to have Oracle DBA knowledge and troubleshooting skills.

SOFT SKILLS:

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality results under pressure.

• Advanced Database Administration: Create new Microsoft SQL Server instances, configure and maintain database servers and processes, and Download and install SQL Server service packs and updates.
• SQL Server Administrator: Expert MS-SQL DB administrator, configured and maintained SQL Security controls, Proactively monitored SQL Server maintenance tasks, troubleshoot failed processes
• Backup and Recovery: Manage database backup and recovery and disaster recovery planning.
• High Availability and Scalability: Configure and manage high-availability solutions such as including AlwaysOn availability groups and failover clustering; well-versed with replication methodology, HA configuration, and failover in MS-SQL Database
• Security Management: Develop and enforce comprehensive security policies for database access, encryption, and auditing; perform Security patches and upgrades.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Provide expert-level troubleshooting and support for complex database issues, including performance bottlenecks, corruption issues, and critical failures.
• Capacity Planning and Growth: Analyze current and future database capacity requirements and plan for scalability to accommodate growth and evolving business needs.
• Documentation and Reporting: Create and maintain detailed documentation of database architectures, configurations, and processes. Provide regular reports on database performance and status.
• Collaboration: Work closely with application developers, infrastructure teams, and other IT stakeholders to support and enhance database-driven applications and services.
• Automation: Strong end-to-end Automation Skills, Excellent knowledge of Python scripting, Terraform, etc.