Senior Infrastructure Operations MSSQL Database Engineer VP

What you'll do

• Lead the global SQL Server database product across on-premise and cloud environments.
• Manage day-to-day governance of MSSQL infrastructure operations to ensure all service levels are met.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for major incidents involving Microsoft SQL Server infrastructure.
• Oversee incident, problem, change, knowledge, and configuration management for relational database platforms.
• Drive the automation of both engineering and operational processes using tools like PowerShell or Ansible.
• Manage database lifecycle activities including performance tuning and migrations to cloud environments.
• Coordinate with auditors to implement security measures and participate in formal security audits.
• Mentor and develop a team of engineers to deliver secure, scalable, and automated database services.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• 10+ years of experience as an L3/L4 Production Support Microsoft SQL Server database Administrator.
• 18+ years of experience managing Microsoft SQL Server database support in a high-demand industry like Banking/Finance.
• Deep understanding of MSSQL, server security, and RDBMS architecture.
• Experience with AWS and Azure cloud architectures and hybrid cloud environments.
• Proficiency in PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, and CI/CD processes (preferred).
• Knowledge of SSIS, Reporting Services, and experience with Tanium or other security products (preferred).
• Certification: MCPS (preferred); ITIL (preferred); Experience in Vendor, Budget, & Project Management (preferred).