SQL DBA

Key Responsibilities

• Perform database maintenance activities including backups, restores, integrity checks, and index maintenance.
• Monitor database health, performance, and capacity; troubleshoot alerts and incidents.
• Support performance tuning by optimizing queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies.
• Manage database security, user access, roles, and permissions.
• Apply patches, service packs, and follow security and compliance standards.
• Support database-related issues across development, testing, and production environments.
• Participate in on-call support for critical database issues when required.
• Maintain database documentation, operational procedures, and change management records.
• Validate backup and disaster recovery processes to ensure data recoverability.

Oracle Administration

• Install, configure, upgrade, and patch Oracle databases.
• Monitor and optimize database performance and SQL queries.
• Manage backup and recovery using RMAN and Cohesity.
• Perform schema export/import activities using Oracle Data Pump.
• Administer database security, user roles, and access controls.
• Perform database tuning, troubleshooting, and support ASM/Grid Infrastructure environments.
• Support production, development, and testing databases.
• Monitor storage utilization, capacity planning, and overall database health.
• Coordinate with application teams on deployments and issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate database documentation and operational procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience as a SQL Server Database Administration.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2014/2016/2017+) and basic Oracle DBA (12c/19c) administration.
• Working knowledge of Linux/Unix environments.
• Proficient in T-SQL, database backups, restores, and recovery processes.
• Experience with performance monitoring, query optimization, and index tuning.
• Familiarity with SQL Server Agent and database automation.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and documentation skills.
• Able to work independently and collaborate within a team environment.

Advantage

• Experience with SQL Server High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) solutions like Always On Availability Groups or Failover Cluster Instances.
• Familiarity with PowerShell scripting for automating DBA tasks.
• Experience with cloud database platforms (e.g., Azure SQL Database, AWS RDS).

What You Gain

• Newell Brands has a strong footprint in the EMEA region, with several thousand employees spread over many corporate offices and manufacturing facilities.
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning – 17,000+ courses for your professional and personal development.
• Bravo – our global recognition program where teammates can recognize each other and exceptional work is rewarded.
• Employee Referral Program – an opportunity to get a bonus.
• Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership.