We are seeking a highly experienced Sybase Database Administrator with 8 to 10 years of hands-on experience in administering, maintaining, and optimizing Sybase database environments. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in Sybase ASE and Replication Server, performance tuning, backup/recovery strategies, and high-availability configurations in enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Sybase ASE, IQ, and Replication Server in production and non-production environments
- Perform database performance tuning, query optimization, and index management
- Manage database security, user roles, and access privileges according to organizational standards
- Monitor and resolve issues related to space management, locking, deadlocks, and long-running transactions
- Design and implement backup and recovery strategies; perform regular database health checks
- Configure and maintain disaster recovery and high availability setups (HA/DR)
- Troubleshoot database issues and work closely with development and infrastructure teams to resolve problems
- Automate routine DBA tasks using shell scripts, Perl, or Python
- Document procedures, configurations, and standards related to database administration
- Participate in change management, capacity planning, and incident response processes
- Work with auditors and compliance teams to ensure data integrity and security policies are enforced
- Provide on-call support and after-hours maintenance as required
Required Skills:
- 8 to 10 years of experience as a Sybase DBA in large-scale enterprise environments
- Proficiency with Sybase ASE 15.x and 16.x, Replication Server, and Sybase IQ
- Strong experience with performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting
- In-depth knowledge of backup/recovery, disaster recovery planning, and failover configurations
- Experience with database upgrades, patch management, and migration projects
- Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and scripting (Shell, Perl, Python)
- Hands-on experience with monitoring tools like BMC Patrol, DBArtisan, or Sybase Central
- Understanding of security best practices, including encryption, audit trails, and access control
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Sybase to SQL Server or Oracle migration
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) with respect to database hosting
- Knowledge of ITIL processes, change and incident management
- Experience with DevOps/automation tools (Ansible, Jenkins, etc.) is a plus
- Sybase certification (if available) or equivalent
Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and handle high-pressure situations
- Strong attention to detail and documentation
- Collaborative mindset for cross-functional teamwork
