Job description

Oversees the SQL Database platform and possesses extensive experience and knowledge in: • Significant experience automating infrastructure setup and application deployment using best practices of CI/CD with tools like Terraform, Azure DevOps • Significant experience with cloud database services and proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Shell scripting or Python • Extensive experience in high availability, replication, backup, and restore/recovery and monitoring databases in Azure cloud. • Extensive experience in Azure Cloud technologies, Cloud services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Storage, Cloud Networking, and Cloud Security • Implement and enforce security best practices for Azure databases. • 5+ years of experience in migrating on-prem databases to Azure Cloud • Extensive experience in cloud vNets, Network Security, Network Security Groups/ACLs, Load balancers, Firewalls, private endpoints is plus. • Resource management and Service level agreements • Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, procedures, and best practices. • Strong communication and teamwork abilities. • 24x7 operations Skills, Qualifications and Certifications of Best Candidates: Extensive experience in cloud database services. • Hands-on expertise in Terraform. • Hands-on expertise in Azure Networking, SQL database/VM configuration. • Hands-on expertise in Scripting with PowerShell, bash, or Python, Azure CLI. • Advanced proficiency in analytical, project planning, negotiating, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and oral). • Advanced knowledge of cloud engineering concepts • Extensive Experience in Cloud Technologies, Cloud Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Storage, Cloud Networking, and Cloud Security, Load balancer, Traffic Manager, firewalls, peering, private endpoints, etc. • Extensive Experience in High Availability, Replication, Backup and Restore/Recovery, Disaster Recovery and Monitoring of Databases in Hybrid Cloud • Expert knowledge of cloud-based security tools, best practices and policies including demonstrated experience protecting all layers of the application stack • Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate) are a plus. Citizenship or Work Authorization Required : US Citizen Preferred Education & Experience : 7+ years of experience setting up and configuring cloud services such as Microsoft Azure. 5+ years of experience in migrating on-prem databases to cloud platforms such as Azure. (Azure Experience is preferred), and a BA/BS in Computer Science or related field (master's degree preferred), or an equivalent combination of education or experience.

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