Database Administrator

A Day in your life at MKS:

A professional Database Administrator (DBA) will keep the database up and running smoothly 24/7. The goal is to provide a seamless flow of information throughout the company, considering both backend data structure and frontend accessibility for end-users.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and maintain the health, performance, and availability of SQL Server instances.
• Perform daily database administration tasks including backups, restores, integrity checks, and job monitoring.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues such as deadlocks, blocking, performance bottlenecks, and connectivity problems.
• Implement and manage high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) solutions like Always On Availability Groups, Log Shipping, and Database Mirroring.
• Apply patches and updates to SQL Server environments under guidance from L3/Sr. DBA.
• Collaborate with application and development teams to deploy database changes and optimize queries.
• Support incident and change management processes in alignment with ITIL practices.
• Generate and maintain documentation related to database configurations, standard procedures, and best practices.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience as a MS SQL Server DBA.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server (2016 and above) including SSMS, Agent Jobs, and SQL Profiler.
• Experience with backup and recovery strategies using native tools or third-party solutions.
• Working knowledge of indexing, query optimization, and performance tuning techniques.
• Experience with monitoring tools like SQL Sentry, Redgate, SolarWinds, or similar.
• Proficient in T-SQL for scripting and automation.
• Familiar with Windows Server administration basics and Active Directory integration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft certification (e.g., MCSA / MCSE / Azure Data Engineer) is a plus.
• Basic understanding of on-Prim and cloud-based SQL deployments (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, etc.)
• Exposure to PowerShell scripting for automation.
• Experience working in a 24x7 production environment or on-call rotation.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work in shifts and participate in on-call support as needed.

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MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com .

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