Job Title:
Cloud Database Administrator
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Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and execute end-to-end database migration projects to Azure SQL PaaS.
* Administer and optimize databases for high performance and availability.
* Implement and manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data integrity.
* Monitor and troubleshoot database performance, availability, and reliability issues.
* Ensure compliance with industry security standards and best practices.
* Design and implement secure, scalable cloud infrastructure solutions.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* NV1 Security Clearance (mandatory).
* Proven experience with Azure Cloud Services, especially Azure SQL Database (PaaS).
* Experience with Azure Data Migration Service and other migration tools.
* Proficiency in PowerShell for automation and scripting.
* Familiarity with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Git.
* Strong understanding of networking, security, and identity management in Azure.
* Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting in cloud environments.
* Proficiency in a range of database technologies including MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, MariaDB and Oracle.
* Understanding of IAM, networking, and cloud security.