Cloud Database Administrator -Azure

Chicago, IL (3 days hybrid)

Long Term Contract

Our direct client is looking for Cloud Database Administrator -Azure.

Responsibilities:

• Script database creation, configuration, and integrations with other Azure services.
• Administer, tune and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases on Azure to ensure high performance and availability.
• Setup backups, restore procedures and implement disaster recovery plans to minimize downtime and data loss.
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise, ensuring timely resolution.
• Implement automated failover mechanisms to ensure continuous availability of our database services.
• Implement cost saving strategies and optimizations to minimize expenses associated with database infrastructure.
• Manage all aspects of database security and adhere to NT’s data protection and data privacy guidelines.
• Demonstrate proficiency in defining and automating database administration functions.
• Work closely with developers to optimize database schemas, queries and indexes for improved performance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of experience as a database administrator with at least 5 years experience administering databases on Azure.

Preferred Skills:

• Extensive experience with data services on Microsoft Azure cloud platform including databases, Data bricks and Synapse.
• Expertise in setting up Data Replication, Sharding, Database Security, Encryption, Compression and Data Masking/Redaction for SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Proficient in database sizing and migration.
• Experience architecting highly available solutions and disaster recovery.
• Ability to evaluate, prototype and recommend emerging cloud data technologies and services.
• Understanding of the SCRUM agile process.
• Financial Services domain knowledge.

Certifications :

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

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