Microsoft Database Administrator (Warsaw, 30% on-site, 70% remote) – EU Public Organisations
About The Position
This profile is for a Microsoft Database Administrator responsible for administering complex MS SQL-based systems deployed in distributed environments. The role involves optimizing, tuning, and capacity planning of databases, scripting MS SQL databases, data transformations, and ETL tools including cloud services. It also includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of Microsoft Business Intelligence on-premises tools and services, as well as Microsoft Fabric tools and services. The position requires hands-on experience in monitoring systems and administering virtual infrastructure, with basic knowledge of other Microsoft systems. The candidate must have a proactive attitude, strong teamwork spirit, a user-oriented mindset, and the ability to adapt to fast-changing technologies. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, including the ability to explain technical and business concepts to different audiences. Experience working in restricted environments, with Active Directory tiering models, and knowledge of DBPlus Performance Monitor application are also required. The role involves creating and managing Always On deployments, mastering recovery models, and utilizing SQL Profiler, Execution Plans, and Dynamic Management Views (DMVs) for performance diagnostics.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of IT relevant professional experience.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in relevant IT roles at a similar position.
- Extensive experience in administration of complex MS SQL-based systems deployed in distributed environments.
- Expert knowledge in optimizing, tuning, and capacity planning of databases.
- Practical experience in scripting MS SQL databases, data transformations, and ETL tools including cloud services.
- Experience in design, implementation, and maintenance of Microsoft Business Intelligence on-premises tools and services.
- Experience in design, implementation, and maintenance of Microsoft Fabric tools and services.
- Hands-on experience in monitoring systems.
- Hands-on experience in administering virtual infrastructure.
- Basic knowledge in administering other Microsoft systems.
- Proactive attitude with strong teamwork spirit and user-oriented mindset.
- Ability to adapt to fast-changing technologies.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical and business concepts to different audiences.
- Experience working in restricted environments.
- Hands-on experience working with Active Directory tiering model.
- Knowledge of DBPlus Performance Monitor application.
- Experience creating and managing Always On deployments.
- Mastery of recovery models (Full, Simple, Bulk-Logged) and disaster recovery methodologies.
- Expertise using SQL Profiler, Execution Plans, and Dynamic Management Views (DMVs) to diagnose and resolve performance issues.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate.
- Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate.
- Minimum English language skills (CEFR): B2.
- Security Clearance: RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED (valid from the first day of assignment).
Responsibilities
- Administration and monitoring of MS SQL-based database services.
- Database monitoring, tuning, and performance optimization.
- Capacity and availability planning of databases.
- Deploying and configuring databases.
- Troubleshooting database-related issues.
- Providing 2nd line support for database management.
- Database incident management and resolution.
- Implementing changes according to ICT change management procedures.
- Extracting, transforming, and loading (ETL) data.
- Updating technical documentation and operating procedures.
- Reporting on performed activities.
- Other specific duties as assigned by supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
