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SQL Server & Azure Database Administration
Administer SQL Server (2016/2019/2022) in onprem and hybrid environments
Manage and support Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs
Coordinate SQL Server upgrades, patching, and version standardization
Support production, UAT, QA, and DR environments
Azure First / Hybrid Operations
Design and support hybrid SQL architectures integrating onprem SQL with Azure
Work with Azure services such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery
Assist in migrating SQL workloads from onprem to Azure using best practices
Optimize cost and performance of Azure SQL resources
Performance Tuning & Optimization
Monitor and troubleshoot SQL performance issues across hybrid platforms
Perform query tuning, index optimization, and execution plan analysis
Analyze CPU, memory, storage, and I/O performance trends
Implement proactive performance monitoring
Backup, DR & High Availability
Implement and manage backup and restore strategies for onprem and Azure SQL
Support Always On Availability Groups, SQL Failover Clustering, and Azure based HA solutions
Perform restore validation and disaster recovery testing
Ensure RPO/RTO compliance for critical systems
Security & Compliance
Manage SQL security: authentication, authorization, encryption, auditing
Support data protection and compliance initiatives
Handle vulnerability remediation and security hardening
Implement best practices for Azure SQL security (firewalls, private endpoints, RBAC)
Automation & Operational Excellence
Automate routine DBA tasks using TSQL and Power Shell
Create SQL jobs, alerts, maintenance plans, and monitoring scripts
Maintain accurate documentation, SOPs, and operational runbooks
Collaboration & Support
Collaborate with application, Azure, OS, storage, and network teams
Provide L2/L3 support for SQLrelated incidents and service requests
Participate in root cause analysis, problem management, and continuous improvement initiatives
Required
Skills & Qualifications
Core Technical Skills
4–8 years of handson experience with Microsoft SQL Server Administration
Strong knowledge of TSQL, indexing, performance tuning
Experience managing hybrid SQL environments (Onprem + Azure)
Working knowledge of Azure SQL Database and Managed Instance
Experience with Always On Availability Groups
Solid understanding of backup, restore, and disaster recovery concepts
Azure & Cloud (Must Have)
Familiarity with Azure portal operations for SQL workloads
Understanding of IaaS vs PaaS SQL offerings in Azure
Working knowledge of Azure monitoring and alerting tools
Good to Have
Manage Postgre
SQL and MySQL databases
Familiarity of backup solutions - like Commvault, RSV, etc.
SQL migrations to Azure (DMA, native tools)
Power Shell scripting for SQL administration
SSIS / SSRS exposure
Familiarity with ITSM tools (Service Now / HEAT)
Azure fundamentals certification or equivalent experience
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work under pressure in production environments
Good communication and stakeholder interaction skills
Proactive, ownershipdriven mindset
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