Senior SQL Server Database Administrator

We are looking for a motivated Senior SQL Server Database Administrator to join our team and manage enterprise database environments. If you have strong expertise in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, database optimization, backup and recovery, high availability solutions, and production support and are looking for your next career move, apply now.

We are looking for a Senior SQL Server Database Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize enterprise database environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, database security, backup and recovery, high availability solutions, and production support.

About CAI

SQL Server Database Administrator Req number: R8956 Employment type: Full time Worksite flexibility: Hybrid Who we are CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+.

We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities.

As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes.

Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• You'll Do Manage, monitor, and maintain enterprise SQL Server database environments
• Perform database installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and migrations
• Optimize database performance through proactive monitoring, tuning, and capacity planning
• Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
• Configure and support

High Availability (HA) solutions including

• Always on Availability Groups, Replication, Log Shipping, and Failover Clustering Ensure database security, access controls, compliance, and data integrity
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex database-related issues in production environments
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and development teams to support business requirements
• Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures for recurring database issues
• Develop and maintain database documentation, standards, operational procedures, and best practices
• Monitor database health, availability, and performance to meet SLA requirements
• Support mission-critical production systems and participate in on-call support activities as required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field 10+ years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator Strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server administration
• Extensive experience in SQL query optimization and performance tuning
• Experience with database installation, upgrades, patching, and migrations
• Strong knowledge of backup, recovery, and disaster recovery methodologies
• Experience managing mission-critical production environments
• Strong understanding of database security, access management, and auditing
• Familiarity with database monitoring and maintenance tools
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities

Preferred

• Experience with Azure SQL Database and other cloud-based database platforms
• Knowledge of PowerShell scripting and automation
• Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD processes
• Understanding of ITIL-based support processes
• Experience working within large-scale enterprise environments
• Knowledge of database capacity planning and performance monitoring frameworks

Job Description

This position will be Full-time, Hybrid -Bengaluru .

Physical Demands

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc. Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor Reasonable accommodation statement If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected] or (888) 824 – 8111.