Database Administrator (DBA) - Azure Cloud Migration

Database Administrator (DBA) for Microsoft Azure Cloud Migration

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to support a large-scale data center to Microsoft Azure cloud migration for a healthcare payer organization. This role will be responsible for planning, migrating, modernizing, and supporting enterprise database platforms across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments while ensuring performance, availability, data integrity, and compliance with healthcare regulatory requirements (HIPAA/HITECH).

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with enterprise databases, cloud database services in Azure, and large infrastructure transformation or modernization initiatives in regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

Database Migration & Modernization

• Design and execute database migration strategies from on-prem data centers to Microsoft Azure
• Perform discovery, assessment, and dependency analysis of existing databases
• Migrate databases using appropriate approaches (re-hosting, re-platforming, or modernization)
• Support migration of mission-critical healthcare systems with minimal downtime and data loss
• Validate data integrity, performance, and application compatibility post-migration

Database Administration & Operations

• Administer and support enterprise database platforms such as SQL Server, and potentially Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL
• Manage databases across on-premises, Azure IaaS, and Azure PaaS services (e.g., Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance)
• Perform database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management
• Monitor database performance and optimize queries, indexing, and resource utilization

Azure Database Services

• Design and support Azure database solutions aligned with performance, availability, and security best practices
• Implement high availability, replication, and geo-redundancy strategies in Azure
• Support connectivity between Azure databases and hybrid application environments
• Assist in cloud cost optimization related to database sizing, licensing, and usage models

Backup, Recovery & Resiliency

• Design and manage database backup and recovery strategies in hybrid and cloud environments
• Support disaster recovery, failover testing, and business continuity planning
• Ensure recovery point (RPO) and recovery time (RTO) objectives are met
• Validate backup success and regularly test restores

Security, Compliance & Data Governance

• Ensure databases comply with HIPAA, HITECH, and internal data security requirements
• Implement database security controls, encryption at rest and in transit, and access management
• Support audits, vulnerability remediation, and compliance reporting
• Partner with security teams to protect sensitive member and claims data

Automation, Documentation & Collaboration

• Utilize scripting and automation tools (PowerShell, T-SQL, Azure CLI) to streamline database operations
• Participate in migration planning, cutover execution, and post-migration optimization
• Create and maintain database architecture documentation, standards, and operational runbooks
• Collaborate closely with application, infrastructure, cloud, and project management teams

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator in enterprise environments
• Hands-on experience with data center to cloud database migrations
• Strong expertise with Microsoft SQL Server administration
• Experience supporting databases in Microsoft Azure
• Knowledge of backup, recovery, and disaster recovery best practices
• Experience working in healthcare

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting health plan or payer systems (claims, enrollment, data warehouses)
• Hands-on experience with Azure PaaS database services
• Familiarity with database performance tuning and migration tools
• Experience with Always On Availability Groups or similar HA/DR technologies
• Azure certifications (Azure Database Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect)

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a project-driven environment
• Excellent communication and documentation skills