Sybase Database Admin Timișoara

Sybase Database Admin
Timişoara
Timișoara, Timiș County, Romania

Job description MS SQL / Sybase Database Administrator – Banking Environment
We are seeking a highly experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and optimize
- grade database services within a heavily regulated banking environment. This role focuses primarily on Microsoft SQL Server (60%) and Sybase ASE/IQ (40%), with DB2 exposure considered a plus. Prior experience in financial institutions and familiarity with regulatory compliance is strongly preferred. Key Responsibilities:Database Operations & Engineering
End-to-end management of MS SQL Server and Sybase databases: provisioning, configuration, patching, upgrades, and decommissioning. Implementation of high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) solutions using:SQL Server Availability Groups, Failover Clustering
Sybase Clustering, SRDF (Symmetrix Remote Data Facility) for storage replication
Maintain backup and recovery strategies using native tools and Veritas Net
Backup (preferred). Performance tuning, query optimization, and index management to ensure optimal system responsiveness. Security, Compliance & Governance
Implement and maintain auditing, data masking, and access controls. Ensure compliance with banking regulatory standards, internal security policies, and audit requirements. Participate in governance forums, service reviews, and audit readiness activities. Monitoring, Incident & Problem Management
Deploy and manage monitoring and alerting frameworks (Guardium, SCOM, Service
Now). Lead incident resolution, root cause analysis, and escalation management for
- related issues. Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and cybersecurity teams to ensure
-
- end service reliability. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Work closely with central and local IT teams to implement secure, scalable, and resilient database architectures. Participate in change management, capacity planning, and documentation efforts. Support onboarding, training, and knowledge sharing across teams and stakeholders. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and automation of routine DBA tasks. Required Skills & Experience:Solid
- on DBA experience with MS SQL Server and Sybase ASE/IQ. Exposure to DB2 is a plus, but not a requirement. Proven expertise in managing
- critical,
- availability database environments. Strong experience with:Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, SRDF, Log Shipping
Encryption, auditing, data masking
Backup tools (native and Veritas)Monitoring and telemetry tools
ITSM tools such as Service
Now, Jira, Confluence
Solid understanding of ITIL processes, especially around change, incident, and problem management. Excellent
- solving, analytical, and communication skills. Experience in banking or financial services IT environments is highly desirable. Language Requirements:Fluency in English is mandatory. Working knowledge of French is a strong advantage to support
- border collaboration and compliance with local standards.