Azure DBA

Job title : : Azure DBA

Location : : DC METRO area(local)

Duration : : Long term

JOB DESCRIPTION : :

Leadthe design, implementation, and administration of Azure SQL databases, ensuringscalability, high availability, and security across enterprise-gradeenvironments.

Overseeperformance tuning, query optimization, and proactive monitoring to deliverhigh-performing and cost-efficient database solutions.

Architectand implement robust backup strategies, disaster recovery plans, and highavailability configurations using native Azure services like Geo-Replication,Failover Groups, and Azure Backup.

Driveautomation initiatives using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Azure Automation tostreamline routine maintenance, patching, and deployment tasks.

Collaboratewith cross-functional teams including DevOps, developers, and cloud architectsto align database solutions with application and infrastructure goals.

Provideexpert-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex databaseissues to ensure minimal downtime and data integrity.

Defineand enforce security standards, manage access control, and ensure compliancewith regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

Mentorjunior DBAs and participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing sessions, anddatabase design discussions.

Stayahead of industry trends by continuously evaluating and implementing bestpractices, new features, and emerging technologies within the Azure ecosystem.

Maintaindetailed documentation for database architecture, operational procedures,performance baselines, and incident response plans.