Senior Microsoft SQL Administrator (all genders)

Do you have extensive experience in operating complex Microsoft SQL Server environments and want to contribute your expertise in a highly available infrastructure? Then we are looking for you as a Senior Microsoft SQL Database Administrator (all genders) for the operation and further development of critical database platforms in our customer's data center.

Tasks

• Administration, configuration, and operation of Microsoft SQL Server environments
• Support and further development of SQL Server instances, including SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS
• Execution of database migrations and support for product changes and platform modernizations
• User and rights management within the SQL infrastructure
• Planning, execution, and documentation of backup, recovery, and disaster recovery measures
• Support and guidance of database audits
• Execution of database script checks and controlled execution of productive changes
• Error analysis and handling of complex incidents in 2nd-level support
• Collaboration with manufacturers within the scope of escalations and support cases
• Execution of patch and lifecycle management measures
• Analysis of database and system loads and continuous performance optimization
• Capacity planning and ensuring the availability of critical database systems
• Creation and maintenance of operational documentation, operating manuals, and ITSM documentation
• Documentation of all activities in the ticketing system
• Consultation on architectural decisions and support for technical planning and further development of the database landscape
• Creation of reports and evaluations to support operations

Skills

• 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
• Very good 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
• Experience in operating enterprise database environments
• Experience with IT Service Management processes and ticketing systems and knowledge of current IT security requirements
• Knowledge of BSI basic protection requirements and data protection
• Very good German and good English skills, both written and spoken
  
  Certifications
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
  • SQL Server 2012 Database Administration or SQL Server 2016 Database Administration or corresponding current successor certification
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
  • Data Management and Analytics or corresponding current successor certification

The specialists deployed must possess the corresponding SQL Server certifications or equivalent successor certificates.

Ideally, you also bring

• Experience in the environment of federal authorities or organizations close to critical infrastructure (KRITIS)
• Knowledge in highly available SQL Server architectures
  • AlwaysOn Availability Groups
  • SQL Server Clustering
  • Failover concepts
  • Business Continuity
• Experience with PowerShell automation
• Experience with infrastructure and database monitoring
• ITIL certification
• Experience in architectural consulting and technical conception projects

Security Requirements

For deployment in this customer environment, a security check according to the Federal Security Review Act is required.
Existing SÜ2-Secret security clearance or willingness to undergo an SÜ2-Secret security check are therefore mandatory.
What We Offer

• Challenging tasks around modern IT infrastructures
• Technologically diverse projects
• Independent work with room for maneuver
• Opportunities for professional development
• Latest hardware: MacBook or Windows laptop and iPhone with Dual-SIM
• Long-term perspective in a professional IT environment
• Free parking in the immediate vicinity
• Company car for private use, including as an electric vehicle
• 30 days of vacation plus additional days off on December 24th and December 31st, 2026

Contact

You have the choice: Send us your CV, stating the reference number (DG-RM-098), by email to ----- or upload your documents via our career portal.

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