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Team Lead MS SQL Engineer

Johannesburg, Gauteng
3 days ago
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Job Description


A company that provides safety and security services, including stolen vehicle recovery, roadside assistance, and personal safety tools, is seeking a Team Leader: Microsoft SQL to manage a dynamic team of experienced professionals. You will oversee the management of their server software, MS SQL, and cloud infrastructure. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of SQL engineers, focusing on both technical skills and career growth.

  • Provide technical oversight and guidance on system reliability, architecture, and automation for SQL databases.

  • Manage all support aspects of our SQL infrastructure, including on-premise and cloud servers.

  • Ensure high availability and resilience of all critical business databases, including monitoring, failover, and disaster recovery.

  • Collaborate with development teams, third-party providers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless service and support.

  • Manage security protocols, including access policies, risk assessments, and data encryption procedures.

  • Lead the resolution of incidents and problems, perform root cause analysis, and ensure all issues are tracked to closure.

  • Oversee capacity planning, software upgrades, and the maintenance of operating systems.


Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent IT qualification.

  • Minimum of 5 years of working experience in IT.

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience managing a technical team.

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience participating in a 24/7 on-call rotation.

  • 5 years of experience as a System and Cloud Administrator, with experience in Microsoft license management.

  • Mandatory Microsoft certifications:

    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

    • Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate

  • ITIL and CobIT knowledge.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [email protected]