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Remote (EST) II Azure SQL DBA II No h1B/CPT/OPT at Remote, Remote, USA
Email: [email protected]
Job Title: Azure SQL DBA
Primary Skills: Microsoft Azure SQL Managed Instance (SQL MI), HA SQL databases, Azure Cloud environment
Secondary Skills: SSIS, SSRS, MSSQL Server, Active Directory, IaaS, PaaS desirable
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Description:
Location: Remote (EST candidate preferred)

Summary

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for designing, implementing, and optimizing complex, highly available (HA) SQL
databases, as well as planning for and migrating such existing SQL databases
from on-premise to Azure Cloud. Additional responsibilities include recommending
improvements to best practices, defining repeatable procedures, as well as
day-to-day database activities.

Responsibilities:

 Plan for and safely migrate HA SQL databases from on-premise to Azure Cloud environments
        
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closely with other DBAs, application administrators, development teams, and
test teams to define requirements and develop solutions to complex problems

        
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the architecture and design of complex database systems, focusing on
performance optimization and scalability.

   
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with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate
them into efficient database solutions.

        
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and analyze database design and integration of systems, recommend enhancements
and/or improvements.

    
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best practices for data modeling, indexing, and query optimization to ensure
optimal performance and reliability.

   
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and implement data migration strategies to seamlessly transition to Azure
cloud.

        
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monitor database health and performance, identifying and addressing bottlenecks
and issues as they arise.
     
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the adoption of cloud-based database solutions, particularly Microsoft Azure
SQL Managed Instance (SQL MI), leveraging its capabilities for scalability and
manageability.

        
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with security and compliance teams to ensure data protection and regulatory
compliance across database systems.

        
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risks, perform risk analysis, effectively manage risks; proactively raise
prioritization and scheduling tradeoff decisions, escalating and identifying
alternate options as appropriate

        
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in disaster recovery planning and testing, ensuring the resilience and
availability of critical database systems.

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the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

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Requirements:

Minimum 5
years experience as a Microsoft SQL DBA, including
design, builds, upgrades, migrations, support, and performance tuning database administrative experience

        
Cloud migration project
implementation and support experience

        
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have a complete understanding of underlying data and applications.

        
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possess the following, including but not limited to system knowledge of Windows
server, WSFC, Always On, Disaster Recovery, thorough knowledge of SQL Server
databases, architecture and software development methodologies and practices;
strong database performance tuning skills; and strong database troubleshooting
and problem resolution skills.

        
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Business Intelligence requirements. Experience with Database Administration for
MSSQL Server.

        
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supporting SQL Server Mirroring, Log Shipping, Mirroring/Log Forwarding,
Clustering, and other disaster recovery methods.

        
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hands-on experience with SQL High Availability features, SQL Structured Query
Language, and SQL Clustered environments.

        
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(Active/Passive) in SQL Servers to establish Clustering Environments. Experience
in troubleshooting and resolving database problems, and in using native
monitoring and troubleshooting tools.

        
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Optimization, Client/Server Connectivity, conducting Database Consistency
Checks using DBCC Utilities.

        
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models, and configuring failover clusters.

        
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of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for MSSQL Server -
Always On , Clustering, Failover etc.

        
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with Microsoft Azure and Cloud Solutions - IaaS, PaaS desirable

        
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in implementing operational automation using scripts.

        
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of indexes, index management, and statistics.

        
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working with Windows server, including Active Directory and proper disk
configurations.

        
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communication and documentation skills.

        
Strong
interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Education

Bachelor's
degree in computer science or a related field or equivalent experience

MCTS, MCITP,
and/or MVP certifications a plus

MCSE/MCSA
certifications preferred

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed
to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,
responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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