Senior Database Administrator

About Atos Group

Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 70,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 10 billion, operating in 67 countries under two brands — Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.

The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Database Administrator to join our growing technology team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, developing, and optimizing both relational and non-relational database environments. You will play a key part in ensuring data availability, performance, and security, as well as supporting database migrations and high-availability environments.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, optimizing systems, and contributing to strategic infrastructure initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full database lifecycle - creation, configuration, maintenance, backup, and recovery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve SQL Server performance issues, replication delays, and failover events.
• Deploy and configure SSIS and SSRS packages, including security and permissions.
• Provide user and application support for database-related requirements.
• Ensure data security, access control, and compliance with company standards.
• Maintain database integrity, standards, and high availability environments.
• Collaborate closely with clients, internal stakeholders to deliver robust database solutions.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven hands-on experience with SQL Server (2016 or newer) administration and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery (HADR) solutions such as:
• Always On Availability Groups
• Log Shipping
• Replication
• Advanced troubleshooting skills for performance, latency, and failover issues.
• Expertise in backup/restore strategies, monitoring, and operational best practices.
• Solid understanding of database security management.
• Strong experience in performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing.
• Experience implementing monitoring, tracing, and auditing mechanisms.
• Proficiency in PowerShell and T-SQL scripting.
• Working knowledge of Windows Server environments.

Nice to Have

• Interest or experience in Cloud and DevOps infrastructure.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and automation tools.
• Experience with Azure SQL and related cloud database technologies.
• Experience with PostgreSQL
• Knowledge of DBATools or similar administrative frameworks.
  
  

Rewards and benefits:

• Wellbeing programs & work-life balance - integration and passion sharing events
• Private medical and dental care
• Benefits platform – shopping, cinema, sport etc.
• Co-funding of sport activities, e.g. Multisport & OK system cards, b-active program
• Courses and certifications e.g. Google Cloud, AWS, ITIL
• Conferences and Expert Communities
• Gift packages for special occasions: Easter, Christmas, Children’s Day
• Appreciation for seniority: additional days off, Atos Jubilee gifts
• Hybrid working
• Charity and eco initiatives
• Flexible working hours
  
  

*Your benefits could vary depending on employment contract type

Please, attach your CV in English.

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