Senior Database Administrator (DBA)
About Kaseya
Kaseya is the leading provider of AI-powered IT management and cybersecurity software, serving Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and internal IT organizations worldwide. Our comprehensive platform helps organizations efficiently manage, secure, and automate their IT environments, driving operational efficiency and long-term business success.
Backed by Insight Partners , a leading global software investor, Kaseya has experienced sustained double-digit growth and continues to expand its global footprint. Today, Kaseya supports customers in more than 20 countries and manages over 15 million endpoints worldwide.
Founded in 2000, Kaseya has built a culture centered around innovation, accountability, and results. We are a high-growth, high-performance organization that values individuals who are driven, adaptable, and committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for our customers and teammates alike.
At Kaseya, success comes from embracing challenges, moving with urgency, and continuously raising the bar.
Senior Database Administrator (DBA)
Location: India (In Office / Hybrid) | Department: Infrastructure & Operations | Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 5+ Years
About the Role
Kaseya is looking for a Senior Database Administrator to join our Infrastructure and Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, performance tuning, high availability, and day-to-day administration of Microsoft SQL Server environments that power our enterprise Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) platform. You will work closely with development, DevOps, and security teams to ensure our database tier is secure, resilient, and optimized at scale.
Key Responsibilities
Database Administration and Operations
Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server instances (2016 / 2019 / 2022) on Windows Server environments
Manage database lifecycle activities including provisioning, patching, upgrades, and decommissioning
Monitor and enforce database health, availability, and capacity across all production, staging, and development environments
Administer and optimize SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering (WSFC), and Log Shipping for HA and DR
Maintain and test backup and recovery procedures, ensuring recovery point and time objectives are consistently met
Performance Tuning and Optimization
Proactively identify and resolve query performance issues using execution plans, wait statistics, and extended events
Implement and maintain indexes, statistics, and partitioning strategies to optimize query throughput
Conduct regular performance baselines and capacity planning reviews for RMM workloads
Collaborate with application developers to review and optimize T-SQL code, stored procedures, and schema design
Security and Compliance
Enforce database security best practices including least-privilege access controls, login auditing, and TDE encryption
Support security review processes (PASR, NIST CSF) by providing database architecture documentation and risk assessments
Coordinate with the security team during vulnerability assessments, patch cycles, and compliance audits
High Availability and Disaster Recovery
Design and maintain HA and DR architectures aligned with enterprise RTO and RPO requirements
Conduct and document regular DR failover drills and recovery tests
Coordinate with the infrastructure team on Windows Server and storage configurations that affect SQL Server availability
Required Qualifications
5 or more years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA in a production enterprise environment
Deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server (2016 through 2022) administration on Windows Server platforms
Strong command of T-SQL including advanced query writing, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and query plan analysis
Proven experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and Windows Server Failover Clustering
Solid understanding of backup and recovery strategies, including full, differential, transaction log, and point-in-time restores
Hands-on experience with performance tuning using execution plans, DMVs, wait statistics, and extended events
Experience managing SQL Server security including logins, roles, schemas, auditing, and Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for DBA automation and Windows Server administration tasks
Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft certifications such as MCSA, MCSE (Data Management and Analytics), or equivalent
Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools.
Working knowledge of NIST CSF, CIS Benchmarks for SQL Server, or similar security frameworks
Additional information Kaseya provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, age, ancestry, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.