Azure DBA

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Our client, a specialty pharmacy, is looking to add a Pharmacy Business Analyst to their team in a HYBRID role opportunity, reporting 3 days a week in their Dallas, TX. This is a full-time opportunity!

Azure DBA –

Hybrid position – Remote 2 days/wk ; In office 3 days/wk

Office located in Dallas, Texas

Job Description

An Azure Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for managing, monitoring, and optimizing databases hosted on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform, ensuring data integrity, security, and availability by implementing backup strategies, troubleshooting issues, optimizing performance, and managing permissions, while collaborating with development teams to design and implement database solutions tailored to the organization’s needs; essentially acting as a database expert with a deep understanding of Azure services like Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines. Experienced and certified Database Administrator with 7-10 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Azure SQL Database Administration: Administer, maintain, and optimize databases hosted on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform, ensuring high performance, availability, and security.
• Database Design and Development: Collaborate with development teams to design, develop, and implement database solutions that meet business requirements.
• Azure Integration: Leverage your expertise in Microsoft Azure to manage and optimize cloud-based SQL databases and related services.
• Performance Tuning: Monitor and proactively address performance issues, query optimization, and capacity planning to ensure optimal database performance.
• Backup and Recovery: Implement and manage database backup and recovery strategies to safeguard data and ensure business continuity.
• Security: Enforce security best practices and policies to protect sensitive data and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve database-related issues promptly, providing 24/7 support as needed.
• Automation: Develop and implement automation scripts and processes to streamline database administration tasks.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for all database systems, configurations, and processes.
• Upgrades and Patching: Plan and execute database upgrades, migrations, and apply patches and updates as necessary.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including application developers and network administrators, to ensure seamless integration of database systems.
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
• Microsoft Azure certification. Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines.
• 7-10 years of hands-on experience as a SQL Database Administrator, including experience with database design and administration.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure, including Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and related Azure services.
• Proficiency in T-SQL scripting and query optimization.
• Experience with performance tuning and capacity planning for SQL databases.
• Knowledge of database security best practices and experience with implementing security measures.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Scripting and automation skills using PowerShell or other relevant languages.
• Experience with high availability and disaster recovery solutions for SQL Server.
• Ability to adapt to changing technologies and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

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