Database Administrator (Remote or On-site)
About The Position
The Database Administrator (DBA) will serve as the primary database administrator responsible for managing, securing, optimizing, and maintaining the organization’s SQL Server database systems across Azure cloud environments. This role manages a hybrid infrastructure that includes SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines (IaaS) and Azure SQL Database (PaaS). The DBA will collaborate closely with the data analyst team to support reporting and analytics initiatives and will coordinate with development teams to deploy database changes and application updates into production environments. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, mid-level DBA with strong fundamentals in SQL Server administration, a working knowledge of Azure cloud services, and the ability to execute reliably in a production environment.
Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server databases in production environments.
- Demonstrated experience managing SQL Server in Azure cloud environments, including both SQL Server on Azure VMs and Azure SQL Database.
- Proficiency in SQL Server database administration fundamentals: backup and recovery, performance tuning, query optimization, indexing strategies, and security management.
- Advanced SQL scripting skills, including stored procedure development, query optimization, and troubleshooting execution plans.
- Experience with database deployment processes, including executing migration scripts and coordinating releases with development teams.
- Working knowledge of IIS web server administration, including deploying application files and basic configuration.
- Familiarity with Azure cloud services relevant to database administration, including Azure Monitor, Azure Backup, and Azure networking fundamentals.
Nice To Haves
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300) or equivalent certification.
- Experience with Always On Availability Groups and Azure SQL failover groups.
- Familiarity with PowerShell and Azure CLI for database automation and administrative scripting.
- Experience with data governance practices and enterprise database architecture principles.
- Exposure to CI/CD concepts and working alongside development teams using Azure DevOps or similar platforms.
Responsibilities
- Database Administration and Maintenance
- Azure Cloud Database Management
- Application and Database Deployment Support
- Reporting and Analytics Collaboration
- Security and Administrative Responsibilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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