Senior Microsoft SQL Database Administrator

Your role in the team

Our expectations of you

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge in: Microsoft SQL Server 2012, 2016, 2019 or newer, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), database migrations, both Backup & Recovery and Disaster Recovery, performance and capacity management, database audits, patch and lifecycle management
• Knowledge of the requirements of BSI IT-Grundschutz and data protection.
• Very good German and good English skills in spoken and written form
• Certifications: Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) SQL Server 2012 Database Administration or SQL Server 2016 Database Administration or equivalent current follow-up certification, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Data Management and Analytics or equivalent current follow-up certification
• The employed specialists must hold the relevant SQL Server certifications or equivalent successor certificates.
• Security requirements: For deployment in this client environment, a security clearance in accordance with the Federal Security Clearance Act is required. An existing SÜ2 classified security clearance or a willingness to undergo a SÜ2 classified security check is therefore mandatory.

Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience as an MSSQL Database Administrator
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in IT operations or 2nd-level support
• Experience in managing enterprise database environments
• Experience with IT service management processes and ticketing systems, as well as knowledge of current IT security requirements.
• Ideally, you also bring with you: experience working with federal authorities or KRITIS-related organizations, knowledge of highly available SQL Server architectures such as AlwaysOn Availability Groups, SQL Server clustering, failover concepts, business continuity, experience with PowerShell automation, experience with infrastructure and database monitoring, ITIL certification, and experience in architecture consulting and technical design projects.

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