SolarWinds

Associate Database Administrator

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Manila, Philippines

1d ago

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Job Description

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At SolarWinds, we’re a people-first company. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of the people we serve—including our employees, customers, shareholders, Partners, and communities. Join us in our mission to help customers accelerate business transformation with simple, powerful, and secure solutions.

The ideal candidate thrives in an innovative, fast-paced environment and is collaborative, accountable, ready, and empathetic. We’re looking for individuals who believe they can accomplish more as a team and create lasting growth for themselves and others. We hire based on attitude, competency, and commitment. Solarians are ready to advance our world-class solutions in a fast-paced environment and accept the challenge to lead with purpose. If you’re looking to build your career with an exceptional team, you’ve come to the right place. Join SolarWinds and grow with us!

About the Role

SolarWinds is seeking a SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and optimize our Microsoft SQL Server environments, both on-premises and in Azure. This role is crucial in ensuring the performance, availability, and security of our databases while supporting our Engineering and Business Intelligence teams.

If you are passionate about database performance, troubleshooting, and automation, we would love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

Database Administration and Performance Optimization

Monitor and optimize SQL Server instances for performance, availability, and security
Troubleshoot performance issues and provide recommendations for improvement
Identify and implement optimizations to enhance database efficiency

Maintenance and Security

Apply OS updates and SQL Server Cumulative Updates to Always-On Availability Group VMs
Perform backups, restores, and consistency checks to ensure data integrity and availability
Manage database access, including roles, logins, and user permissions

Deployment and Automation

Deploy scripts to staging and production environments following best practices
Manage data synchronization between cloud and on-prem environments using T-SQL scripts, SSIS, and import/export tools
Test and refine backup and recovery procedures to minimize downtime in case of failures

Technical Support and Collaboration

Serve as a point of contact for database-related service requests
Work closely with internal teams to troubleshoot and resolve database issues
Continuously develop technical skills and contribute to improving support processes

What We Are Looking For

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
Three or more years of experience in MS SQL Server database administration and T-SQL programming
At least one year of experience working with MS SQL Server in Azure
Experience with SSIS is a plus

Technical and Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for troubleshooting complex database issues
Excellent communication skills to provide technical support and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Flexibility and Availability

Willingness to work weekends, nights, and holidays as needed
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to work in a fast-paced, team-driven environment

Why Join SolarWinds?

Impactful work with opportunities to support critical infrastructure
Flexible work options, including hybrid and remote possibilities
Career growth and professional development opportunities
Collaborative and innovative work environment

SolarWinds is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. SolarWinds will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

All applications are treated in accordance with the SolarWinds Privacy Notice: https://www.solarwinds.com/applicant-privacy-notice