Database Infrastructure Engineer

$65 - $65

Database Infrastructure Engineer (SQL Server / Azure)

Hybrid role. Will work onsite in Downtown Atlanta and WFH.

Long-term contract need.

We're looking for a Database Infrastructure Engineer to own and optimize our core database environments. This role combines hands‑on SQL Server administration with infrastructure automation — you'll design automated job scheduling, scripted maintenance workflows, and disaster recovery processes that keep mission‑critical systems running at peak uptime.

What You'll Do

• Manage and configure database infrastructure across Windows Server and Azure Cloud environments, including hardware/software provisioning and user permissions

• Build and maintain automated database jobs, ETL workflows, and maintenance routines using Power Shell and SSIS

• Monitor performance, tune queries, and manage indexing strategies to resolve bottlenecks proactively

• Maintain and test disaster recovery and high‑availability strategies, including failover testing

• Provide on‑call support for critical production systems

• Ensure compliance with data governance and applicable state data privacy regulations

• Partner with application development teams on environment configuration, IIS administration, and security best practices

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

• Strong hands‑on experience administering MS SQL Server, Windows Server, and Azure

• Advanced Power Shell and SSIS scripting ability

• Solid grasp of storage, network architecture, and cloud infrastructure concepts

• Strong troubleshooting skills under pressure for production incidents

Nice to Have

• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent SQL Server certification

• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, Dev Ops practices, and .NET applications

• Experience with Power BI, Power Automate, or Power Apps