Nair Systems, is a QFC based, boutique leading edge technology consulting and professional services firm focusing on Digital Banking, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Blockchain and Cryptocurrency and Robotic Process Automation.
Nair Systems is currently looking MSSQL Database Administrator for our Qatar operations with the following terms & conditions.
Education:
- University Degree (IT)
- Professional Certifications
- Mandate to have a MSSQL Certification.
Additional qualifications:
- English – Fluently Oral & Written
- Excellent Computer literacy
Work experience:
· 5-6 years of SQL Server Administration experience
Professional experience:
- Working knowledge of SQL Server Administration, PostgreSQL DBA, Oracle DBA
- Working knowledge of event, incident & problem management processes and tools
- must have previous experience in managing CRM application Database, SSIS, SSRS, and other related third party tools.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
- Strong organizational skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical thinking
- Professional behavior
BEHAVIORAL SKILLS
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective teamwork
- Positive attitude and personal motivation
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Previous experience in supporting SQL databases for Microsoft CRM application.
- Managing & Responsible for SQL Server versions from 2016 – 2022 across the platforms and very good knowledge on 2019/2022 best features for DBA as well as for application performance maintenance.
- Installation and Configure SQL Server Database Servers as per CIS policy.
- Strong knowledge on Windows Failover cluster and Configuration of SQL failover cluster, SQL Alwayson Feature with best Industry standards.
- Strong experience on High Availability features like failover clustering and Always ON are used for Mission Critical Database which ensure the availability of Database.
- Very Strong knowledge on use of Always ON secondary for Read only connections like SSRS, SSIS, Power BI Tools.
- Very strong Knowledge on use of SSRS and Power BI tools to build the DBA Related reports like SQL server Inventory, SQL Patch Update history, DB Growth statistics.
- Upgrade/Migration of MS SQL Server to higher versions using any suitable approach.
- Strong knowledge on build the SQL Queries on Monitoring SQL Server components.
- Monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security.
- Proactively managing the Database Fragmentation to optimize the Application performance weekly basis.
- Troubleshooting skills on Alwayson errors and SQL failover cluster errors and on Daily DBA Duties.
- Use of extended events to capture the DDL events on the Database.
- Query optimizing and Performance Tuning, using Performance Monitor, SQL Profiler and other related monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
- Using SQL Server tools such as Profiler, SSMS, SSCM, DMVs, SQL Audits
- Ability to detect and troubleshoot SQL Server related CPU, memory, I/O, disk space and other resource contention.
- Suggested Disk Capacity, Processors and Memory based on the Capacity planning.
- Using Scripting language like PowerShell, Batch script for Alerts and managing the SQL Database baselines
- Having hands on experience in DR processes including Clustering and Always ON
- Experience in Importing and Exporting SQL Server data. (SSIS). between SQL Server & Oracle 12c and 19c systems.
- Hands on experience in Database Backup and Recovery procedures.
- Checking the status of Backup troubleshooting the failed backups and Restoration of databases
- Providing 24x7 support for critical Production systems.
- Experience in PostgreSQL and Oracle is required.
Skills
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
- Strong organizational skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical thinking
- Professional behavior
BEHAVIORAL SKILLS
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective teamwork
- Positive attitude and personal motivation
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Previous experience in supporting SQL databases for Microsoft CRM application.
- Managing & Responsible for SQL Server versions from 2016 – 2022 across the platforms and very good knowledge on 2019/2022 best features for DBA as well as for application performance maintenance.
- Installation and Configure SQL Server Database Servers as per CIS policy.
- Strong knowledge on Windows Failover cluster and Configuration of SQL failover cluster, SQL Alwayson Feature with best Industry standards.
- Strong experience on High Availability features like failover clustering and Always ON are used for Mission Critical Database which ensure the availability of Database.
- Very Strong knowledge on use of Always ON secondary for Read only connections like SSRS, SSIS, Power BI Tools.
- Very strong Knowledge on use of SSRS and Power BI tools to build the DBA Related reports like SQL server Inventory, SQL Patch Update history, DB Growth statistics.
- Upgrade/Migration of MS SQL Server to higher versions using any suitable approach.
- Strong knowledge on build the SQL Queries on Monitoring SQL Server components.
- Monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security.
- Proactively managing the Database Fragmentation to optimize the Application performance weekly basis.
- Troubleshooting skills on Alwayson errors and SQL failover cluster errors and on Daily DBA Duties.
- Use of extended events to capture the DDL events on the Database.
- Query optimizing and Performance Tuning, using Performance Monitor, SQL Profiler and other related monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
- Using SQL Server tools such as Profiler, SSMS, SSCM, DMVs, SQL Audits
- Ability to detect and troubleshoot SQL Server related CPU, memory, I/O, disk space and other resource contention.
- Suggested Disk Capacity, Processors and Memory based on the Capacity planning.
- Using Scripting language like PowerShell, Batch script for Alerts and managing the SQL Database baselines
- Having hands on experience in DR processes including Clustering and Always ON
- Experience in Importing and Exporting SQL Server data. (SSIS). between SQL Server & Oracle 12c and 19c systems.
- Hands on experience in Database Backup and Recovery procedures.
- Checking the status of Backup troubleshooting the failed backups and Restoration of databases
- Providing 24x7 support for critical Production systems.
- Experience in PostgreSQL and Oracle is required.