MS SQL server DBA

Hybrid

Antwerp, Belgium

Full Time

03-03-2025

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Job Specifications

The Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for providing technical support for the database environment, including managing the development and organization of databases, evaluating and implementing new technologies, and offering IT strategic insights on how database technology aligns with the company’s business goals.
The DBA collaborates with architecture, application development, and operations teams to create a cutting-edge environment that meets both current and future business needs. Additionally, the DBA trains and develops technical support and application staff to optimize their use of the online processing database environment, designs tools to aid in database and transaction management, and builds models for capacity assessment and planning within the transaction processing environment.
This MS SQL Server DBA role requires a service-oriented mindset. The role also involves establishing and maintaining communication with technology suppliers to keep customers informed on the status of their requests

Role:
You will be responsible for:
The installation and configuration and maintenance database servers and processes.
Upgrading, consolidate and migration of databases between MS SQL Servers from a-z : preparation - execution - aftercare. This may be easy setups as well as critical platforms with high availability.
The management of the different databases in terms of performance, tuning, quality, security, availability and consistency for the MS SQL Server
Supporting application owners with questions and problems related to the setup and migration of MS SQL databases
Working out improvement proposals and ensuring the infrastructure is running smooth.
Suggesting pro-actively technical optimalisations.
creating a cutting-edge environment that meets both current and future business needs, in collaboration with IT architecture, application development, and operations teams
training and developing technical support and application staff to optimize their use of the online processing database environment
establishing and maintaining communication with technology suppliers to keep customers informed on the status of their requests

Profile:
Education:
Degree: in Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Technology or related field
Experience:
At least 2-3 years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including troubleshooting and resolving database issues.
First experience in Performance Tuning and Optimization, using monitoring and troubleshooting tools
First experience with backups, restores and recovery models, knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for MSSQL server
Proven experience in implementing operational automations using scripts as well as in working with Windows server, including Active Directory.
Skills:
Microsoft SQL Server ( 2017, 2019 & 2022)
Microsoft SQL Server AlwaysOn AG
Automating and Scripting (PowerShell, TSql,..)
Data backup and restore - Basic knowledge of Dell EMC NetWorker
Microsoft Windows Servers & Monitoring tool - Basic knowledge of RedGate SQL Monitor
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of Dutch and English (spoken and written)

Competencies:
Proactive mindset to propose creative structural solutions
Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
Team player
A service-oriented mindset

About the Company

As a leading port group and trusted partner to cargo stakeholders, we draw on the experience from a diverse global team, while actively collaborating with customers and partners to deliver world-class port services. Alongside, we develop innovative cargo solutions and strengthen the resilience and sustainability of global supply chains. Within the EuroMed & Americas region, we currently operate terminals in Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Italy, Panama, Portugal, Turkey and the US, with flagship operations in Be... Know more

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