[Remote] MS SQL Database Administrator (DBA)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Viasat is a company on a mission to deliver transformative connections globally. They are seeking an experienced MS SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments, ensuring database performance, availability, security, and reliability in a production setting.
Responsibilities
- Administer, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases
- Provide day-to-day operational support, including on-call participation as required
- Manage and resolve database-related incidents, service requests, and escalations in a timely manner
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventative actions
- Install, upgrade, patch, and configure SQL Server instances
- Implement and manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes
- Troubleshoot performance issues and optimize queries, indexes, and database design
- Monitor system health and proactively address risks and bottlenecks
- Ensure database security, including user access, roles, and permissions
- Support high availability solutions (e.g., Always On, clustering, replication)
- Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams during deployments and incidents
- Maintain documentation for configurations, procedures, and support processes
Skills
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server
- Strong experience in production support and incident management environments
- Proficiency in T-SQL, query tuning, and performance optimization
- Experience with backup and restore, maintenance plans, and automation
- Knowledge of SQL Server security standards
- Experience supporting high availability and disaster recovery solutions
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Part of an On-Call rotation
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure SQL, AWS RDS)
- Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools
- Scripting/automation experience (PowerShell or equivalent)
- Experience working in ITIL-based support environments
Benefits
- Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package
- A range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered
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