Cloud - MS SQL DBA Engineer

Cloud - MS SQL DBA Engineer Location: EGY - C - CAIRO Job Description: Key Responsibilities Install, configure, administer, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases. Monitor database health and performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize SQL queries and stored procedures. Implement and manage database backup, restore, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions. Ensure database security, access management, and compliance with organizational policies. Perform database upgrades, patching, migrations, and version enhancements. Configure and support high availability and failover solutions such as AlwaysOn Availability Groups and SQL clustering. Support and manage cloud-based database services, including Azure SQL Database and Azure Managed Instance. Monitor storage capacity, database growth, and system resource utilization. Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and cloud teams to ensure database reliability and performance. Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and database standards. Provide troubleshooting and support for production database incidents and outages. Required Skills & Qualifications Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server Administration (2016/2019/2022). Experience with Azure SQL Database, Azure Managed Instance, and cloud database environments. Solid understanding of SQL Server performance tuning and query optimization. Expertise in backup/recovery strategies and disaster recovery planning. Experience implementing AlwaysOn Availability Groups, clustering, and replication. Good knowledge of database security, user management, and access control. Experience with database migration and upgrade activities. Familiarity with monitoring and troubleshooting tools for SQL Server environments. Understanding of Windows Server environments and networking concepts. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications 5–7 years of experience in Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration. Microsoft certifications related to SQL Server or Azure Database Administration are preferred. Experience with automation and scripting using PowerShell or T-SQL is a plus. Knowledge of ITIL processes and operational support environments is an advantage. Soft Skills Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams. Good documentation and reporting skills. Ability to work under pressure in critical production environments. At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf. More information on employment scams is availablehere.