**Database Administrator (DBA – SQL Server)** * **Location:** 100% Remote (within Mexico) * **Job Type:** Full\-time * **Salary:** $40,000 – $45,000 MXN/month **Job Overview** We’re looking for an experienced **SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA)** to join our team. This is a key technical role for a senior\-level professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, working independently, and ensuring high\-performance and availability of critical database systems — all in a fully remote environment. **Key Responsibilities** * Perform physical and logical database administration functions as required for Application to Sustain Services. * Assist in analyzing, performance tuning and maintain test and production databases. * Experience in database support in MS SQL Server environments. * Experience in troubleshooting and resolving database integrity issues, performance issues, blocking and deadlocking issues, log shipping issues, connectivity issues, security issues etc. * Experience in Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, using Performance Monitor, SQL Profiler and other related monitoring and troubleshooting tools. * Experience with High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for MSSQL Server. * Experience in implementing operational automation using scripts. * Experience with backups, restores and recovery models. * Propose database changes to ease monitoring and administrative effort. * Document and implement changes to databases via proper Change Management methodology. * Monitor and analyze database activity to proactively identify and prevent potential Incidents and recommend performance improvements. * Participate in situation management of incidents related to database operations. * Test and evaluate impact on Applications of new DBMS Software releases. * Ensure integrity of all database components, e.g. Table definitions, structure definitions, statistic and indexes status etc. * Report and remediate all security violations. * Familiar with tuning utilities and reports. For example SQL trace, System Monitor, Activity Monitor, and Database Engine Tuning Advisor etc. * Familiar with MS Service Pack patching procedure. **Requirements** * **3 years of experience** in SQL Server database administration and design. * Advanced skills in **T\-SQL optimization and performance tuning**. * Strong proficiency in **Windows scripting** (e.g., PowerShell). * Excellent **communication, decision\-making, and teamwork** abilities. * Strong **time management and organizational** skills. * Self\-motivated and capable of working **independently** in a remote setup. **What We Offer** * 100% remote work * High\-impact technical projects and real challenges * A professional, collaborative, and trust\-based work culture * Opportunities for continuous learning and growth Job Type: Full\-time Pay: $40,000\.00 \- $45,000\.00 per month Language: * English (Required) Work Location: Remote