Job Description
Job Description MS SQL Azure SQL DBA
Onsite in Denver CO, San Francisco CA, Atlanta GA or remote for a strong profile ***Please add preference on candidate resume****
50-55/hr on W2
Certifications : Azure Administrator certification and MS SQL Server related certification preferred such as Azure Database Administrator Associate
Job Description/ Responsibilities :
- Manage complex Azure administrative activities by configuring subscriptions resource groups and policies to ensure stable secure and scalable environments that directly support global business operations
- Oversee deployment and lifecycle management of Azure resources including compute storage and networking to maintain Eligible to workimal performance and cost efficiency for enterprise workloads
- Administer MS SQL Server instances by implementing robust installation configuration patching and maintenance routines to safeguard data integrity and system reliability
- Monitor database performance using approved tools and tuning techniques to Eligible to workimize query execution index usage and resource consumption for critical business applications
- Implement and maintain backup and recovery strategies for Azure and MS SQL Server platforms to achieve stringent recovery point and recovery time objectives for business continuity
- Configure and enforce security controls across Azure and SQL environments by managing identities access roles and encryption settings to protect sensitive organizational data and comply with regulatory expectations
- Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to design and document resilient solutions that leverage Azure services and SQL databases to enable scalable and maintainable business capabilities
- Troubleshoot complex incidents in Azure and SQL ecosystems by performing systematic analysis of logs metrics and configurations and drive timely resolution to minimize service disruption
- Standardize and automate operational tasks using approved scripting and tooling to reduce manual effort improve consistency and support reliable day to day platform operations
- Provide detailed technical guidance and knowledge sharing to colleagues on Azure administration and SQL Server best practices to foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Coordinate with security and compliance stakeholders to review configurations audit findings and remediation plans ensuring platforms remain aligned with company policies and industry standards
- Document architecture configurations operational procedures and incident learnings in a clear and accessible manner to support transparency repeatability and effective onboarding of new team members
- Contribute to strategic platform enhancements by evaluating new Azure capabilities and SQL features and recommending adEligible to workion paths that improve resilience cost efficiency and societal impact of digital services -