Sybase Database Administrator

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