Associate Database Administrator

* 1–2 years of experience as a SQL Server DBA or in a database support role.


* Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server (2016/2019 or above).


* Basic understanding of performance tuning concepts (indexes, execution plans, statistics).


* Experience with backup and restore strategies.


* Knowledge of SQL queries, joins, stored procedures, and basic troubleshooting.


* Exposure to application support and production environments.


* Familiarity with SQL Server Agent jobs and monitoring tools.


* Good understanding of ITIL processes (Incident, Change, Problem management).


* Strong communication and coordination skills.

Good to Have (Optional)



* Exposure to High Availability/Disaster Recovery concepts (Log Shipping, Failover Clustering, Always On – basic knowledge).


* Experience with monitoring tools (SQL native tools or third-party tools).


* Basic scripting knowledge (T-SQL, PowerShell – optional).


* Experience working in 24x7 support environments.