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 optimal 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 optimize 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 adoption paths that improve resilience, cost efficiency, and societal impact of digital services.

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