The Company
WTW is an award-winning advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth.
From the Titanic ship in 1912 to The Moon Buggy in 1971, WTW has a richness in [insurance] history dating back to 1828.
Our WTW Regional Delivery Hub based in the heart of Lisbon - encompasses a +300 strong global team of who deliver operational excellence through innovation and streamlined solutions every single day.
The Role
The SQL DBA will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of SQL Server databases to ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of critical business applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in database administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting, with a proactive approach to managing SQL Server environments.
Daily Activities:
1. Monitor SQL Server environments for performance issues, security threats, and potential failures.
2. Respond to alerts and incidents promptly, troubleshoot issues, and implement resolutions.
3. Perform routine maintenance tasks such as database backups, index maintenance, and statistics updates.
4. Optimize SQL Server performance by analyzing query execution plans and tuning database configurations.
5. Review and enforce security policies and access controls to protect sensitive data.
6. Monitor disk space, memory usage, and CPU utilization to ensure optimal resource allocation.
7. Document database configurations, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
8. Develop and test scripts to automate database administration tasks and improve operational efficiency.
9. Collaborate with development teams to optimize database schemas, queries, and application performance.
10. Stay informed about SQL Server updates, best practices, and industry trends.