Database Administrator

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is a global business engaged in the shipping sector. Present in 155 countries, MSC facilitates international trade between the world’s major economies, and among emerging markets across all continents. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, since 1978, MSC is a privately-owned organisation driven by the Aponte family. Today, we continue to focus on caring for customers, employees and the environment.

From a one-vessel operation to a globally respected business we have an unfaltering commitment to people that have passion, creativity and willing to make a change.

MSC Technology Italy is the first division located in the national territory, complementing existing offices in Geneva (the Group's headquarters), Warren (New Jersey, USA), and Chennai (India). MSC Technology embodies Passion and a commitment to Continuous Evolution, strongly believing in Equal Opportunities and Caring for its People—ultimately fostering a sense of Family within the Company.

With over 3,000 employees, our Technology Department plays a pivotal role in driving business growth and elevating the quality standards across our functional lines. Working within an international office and engaging in cross-country collaboration offers the opportunity to connect with individuals boasting diverse technical skills, backgrounds, cultures, and professional experiences. International travel not only enriches your understanding of business and languages within the ICT realm but also provides avenues for personal and professional growth.

In 2020, MSC Technology Italy was established as a technological division of MSC with the goal of creating a Center of Excellence to support the MSC Group's business.

Do you recognize yourself? Then come work with us and be part of MSC’s family!

Database Administrator:

MSC continues to invest and lead the world container market with ships, an extensive container fleet, intermodal and dedicated staff for its customers. The Company’s evolution to its leading brand needs consistency to market, and therefore it is paramount to standardise data, processes and management information.

ROLE AND KEY RESPONSIBILITY

1. Provide technical support of database environments, including software installation, database creation, upgrades, patches, problem diagnosis, performance monitoring, database maintenance, process automation, evaluation, and tuning recommendations.
2. Develop, implement and support backup/restore, disaster recovery, data replication procedures and exercises.
3. Participate in all aspects of the lifecycle for database environments, in the implementation of application requested database code and configuration changes in supported database environments.
4. Interact with various IT teams regarding work requests submitted, participate in the creation of new policies, procedures, projects and processes.
5. Provide on call 24X7 emergency off-hours support of critical systems for database problem resolution and recovery.
6. Evaluate, document, and recommend database-related software products within technical architecture framework.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Three years of experience in administering and managing large databases in complex enterprise environments.
• In-depth technical skills in SQL Server 2019 and 2022 including system installation, upgrade, server migration, backup and recovery, database maintenance, performance tuning, troubleshooting and SSIS.
• Extensive knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server and SQL Replication.
• Strong knowledge of Azure SQL Server.
• Strong knowledge of TSQL scripts.
• Experience working with Windows server (2019, 2022), WSFC and Active Directory.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer a range of benefits including new Learning opportunities, a comprehensive Welfare System, Life and Health Insurance, Modern Workstation and Discounts within the MSC group. Moreover, MSC Technology Italy fosters a culture of innovation and wellbeing by simultaneously pursuing various initiatives. These include Meetups, Technical and General Events such as Gaming Tournaments, Company Charity Initiatives and a Sustainability program designed to benefit all employees.

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.