Database Administrator MS SQL

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator (SQL DBA) to manage, maintain, optimize, and secure mission-critical SQL Server database environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring high availability, performance, scalability, security, and reliability of enterprise database systems while supporting business-critical applications.

Responsibilities

Database Administration

• Thorough knowledge in Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments.

• Experience in configuring and maintaining SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, Failover Cluster Instances (FCI), Log Shipping, Replication, and Database Mirroring.

• Hands-on on database refreshes, migrations, and upgrades with minimal downtime.

Backup, Recovery & Disaster Recovery

• Design and implement backup and recovery strategies using native SQL Server tools and enterprise backup solutions.

• Support business continuity planning and database resilience initiatives.

Performance Tuning & Optimization

• Analyze and optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, execution plan analysis, and resource management.

• Perform capacity planning and recommend infrastructure improvements.

Cloud & Automation

• Manage SQL Server databases hosted on:

  • Azure SQL Database
  • Azure SQL Managed Instance
  • SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines
  • AWS RDS for SQL Server

• Automate DBA tasks using PowerShell, T-SQL, Azure Automation, and scripting tools.

• Support Infrastructure-as-Code and DevOps initiatives where applicable.

• Participate in database deployment automation and CI/CD integration.

Security & Compliance

• Implement database security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC).

• Manage encryption technologies such as Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), Always Encrypted, and TLS/SSL.

• Perform vulnerability assessments and apply security patches.

• Support compliance requirements, auditing, and data governance initiatives.

Monitoring & Operational Support

• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, cloud, and security teams to resolve incidents.

• Develop and maintain operational documentation and standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server databases.

• Strong expertise with SQL Server 2016/2019/2022.

• Experience with:

  • Always On Availability Groups
  • Failover Clustering
  • Replication
  • Log Shipping
  • Database Mirroring

• Strong knowledge of:

  • T-SQL
  • Query tuning
  • Execution plan analysis
  • Index optimization
  • Performance troubleshooting

• Hands-on experience with backup and recovery strategies.

• Experience managing SQL Server in Azure and/or AWS cloud environments.

• Knowledge of Windows Server administration and PowerShell scripting.

• Experience with database migrations, upgrades, and consolidation projects.

• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as:

  • SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
  • SQL Server Profiler
  • SolarWinds DPA
  • Azure Monitor

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or equivalent work experience

• Over 5 years of Database Administration

• Cloud Computing / Distributed Systems

• Certifications in Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration

• AWS/Azure/GCP certifications

Soft Skills

Analytical, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, proactive mindset.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected starting compensation range for this position is 278,800 PLN annually.

• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary.

• This role is eligible for an annual bonus of 15% of annual salary, based on performance and eligibility.

• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility.