Azure Data Systems Administrator

The Database Infrastructure Specialist will be responsible for administering and supporting various Azure database services, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance. This involves provisioning, configuring, monitoring, optimizing, and securing these services, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with other Azure services.
• Provisioning and Deployment: Deploy and configure Azure database services, selecting appropriate service tiers, storage options, and networking configurations. Automate deployments using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like ARM templates or Terraform.
• Database Administration: Manage and maintain Azure database instances, creating and managing databases, users, permissions, and other database objects.
• Performance Monitoring and Tuning: Proactively monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to ensure optimal performance and scalability. This includes query tuning, index optimization, and resource allocation.
• Backup and Recovery: Implement and manage backup and recovery strategies for Azure databases, ensuring business continuity and data availability.
• Security Management: Implement and enforce security policies and procedures for Azure databases, including user access control, network security, and data encryption.
• Automation: Automate routine database administration tasks using scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI) and Azure automation tools.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of Azure database configurations, procedures, and security settings.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience as a Database Administrator, with a focus on cloud-based database services (minimum years).
• Strong understanding of Azure cloud concepts and services, particularly Azure database offerings (Azure SQL Database, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, Azure Database for MySQL).
• Expertise in T-SQL, PL/pgSQL, or MySQL depending on the specific database services used.
• Experience with database performance tuning and troubleshooting in a cloud environment.
• Solid understanding of backup and recovery strategies for Azure databases.
• Knowledge of Azure security best practices and tools.
• Azure certifications (Azure Database Administrator Associate) are a plus