Database Engineer - I

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the health, performance, and availability of SQL Server instances in a 24/7 production environment
• Perform daily 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 and Log Shipping
• Apply patches and updates to SQL Server environments under guidance
• 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 and standard procedures

Requirements

• 5-7 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
• Proven experience with backup and recovery strategies using native or third-party tools
• Working knowledge of indexing, query optimization, and performance tuning techniques
• Proficiency in T-SQL for scripting and automation
• Familiarity with Windows Server administration and Active Directory integration
• Experience with monitoring tools such as SQL Sentry, Redgate, or SolarWinds

Preferred Qualifications

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

About the Company

MKS Instruments enables technologies that transform our world. Our group of approximately 10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products enable advancements in 5G, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and cloud technology.