SQL Server/Cloud Admin

SQL Database Platform Overseer Oversees the SQL Database platform and possesses extensive experience and knowledge in: Significant experience automating infrastructure setup and application deployment using best practices of CI/CD with tools like Terraform, Azure DevOps Significant experience with cloud database services and proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Shell scripting or Python Extensive experience in high availability, replication, backup, and restore/recovery and monitoring databases in Azure cloud. Extensive experience in Azure Cloud technologies, Cloud services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Storage, Cloud Networking, and Cloud Security Implement and enforce security best practices for Azure databases. 5+ years of experience in migrating on-prem databases to Azure Cloud Extensive experience in cloud vNets, Network Security, Network Security Groups/ACLs, Load balancers, Firewalls, private endpoints is plus. Resource management and Service level agreements Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, procedures, and best practices. Strong communication and teamwork abilities. 24x7 operations Skills, Qualifications and Certifications of Best Candidates: Extensive experience in cloud database services. Hands-on expertise in Terraform. Hands-on expertise in Azure Networking, SQL database/VM configuration. Hands-on expertise in Scripting with PowerShell, bash, or Python, Azure CLI. Advanced proficiency in analytical, project planning, negotiating, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and oral). Advanced knowledge of cloud engineering concepts Extensive Experience in Cloud Technologies, Cloud Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Storage, Cloud Networking, and Cloud Security, Load balancer, Traffic Manager, firewalls, peering, private endpoints, etc. Extensive Experience in High Availability, Replication, Backup and Restore/Recovery, Disaster Recovery and Monitoring of Databases in Hybrid Cloud Expert knowledge of cloud-based security tools, best practices and policies including demonstrated experience protecting all layers of the application stack Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate) are a plus. Citizenship or Work Authorization Required: US Citizen Preferred Education & Experience: 7+ years of experience setting up and configuring cloud services such as Microsoft Azure. 5+ years of experience in migrating on-prem databases to cloud platforms such as Azure. (Azure Experience is preferred), and a BA/BS in Computer Science or related field (master's degree preferred), or an equivalent combination of education or experience. RIT Solutions