Senior Database Administrator (Sr. DBA) - Azure & Hybrid)
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Title : Senior Database Administrator (Sr. DBA) - Azure & Hybrid
Location : Remote
Duration: Long term
Certifications
DP-300 and AZ-900 certifications
Primary Responsibilities
1) Azure DBA Operations (O&M / Production Support)
• Provide day-to-day operational DBA support for CT Azure database workloads, including proactive monitoring, incident response, and performance stabilization.
• Perform performance tuning, capacity planning, and cost optimization (right-sizing) for Azure SQL workloads.
• Improve monitoring and alerting by reducing noise, tuning thresholds, and enhancing actionable alerts and dashboards.
• Automate DBA operational tasks such as backup retention workflows, job history logging, and alert routing/response workflows.
2) Hybrid Support - On-Prem Databases (During Migration Window)
• Provide operational support and security maintenance for remaining on-prem databases until migrations are completed.
• Support feature work and release readiness for legacy systems, including deployment support, change validation, and release-related DBA tasks.
3) Migration Delivery (On-Prem → Azure SQL Managed Instance)
• Execute and support database migrations to Azure SQL Managed Instance, ensuring reliability, performance parity, and cutover readiness.
• Partner with application teams and platform stakeholders to plan, coordinate, and implement migration activities and post-migration stabilization.
4) Security, Compliance, and Audit Readiness
• Implement and validate database security hardening aligned with audit and regulatory requirements.
• Support CyberArk integration and privileged access management compliance activities.
• Drive/enable PHI safeguards, including PHI de-identification and related compliance readiness work.
5) Cloud Disaster Recovery (DR) & Resilience
• Validate and test Azure DR strategies for CT database workloads to meet business continuity objectives.
• Support DR documentation, validation evidence, and operational procedures aligned with CT recovery expectations.
6) Continuous Improvement / DBA Initiatives
• Evaluate and improve tooling for database performance analytics and automation.
• Support schema governance, database parity initiatives, and broader modernization efforts.
Required Qualifications
• Senior-level DBA experience supporting Microsoft SQL Server workloads in production environments (strong O&M focus).
• Hands-on experience administering and tuning Azure SQL Managed Instance.
• Proven experience operating in regulated environments, including security controls, audit support, and compliance execution.
• Strong experience with backup/restore strategies, retention policies, automation, monitoring, and alerting.
• Demonstrated ability to support hybrid migrations (on-prem to Azure) including cutover and post-migration stabilization.
• Required Certifications (Must Be Current):
• DP-300: Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions
• AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
• Certification Verification Requirement:
• Candidates must provide verified Microsoft Learn credential profiles confirming DP-300 and AZ-900 certifications.
• Profiles must be shareable and validated via:
https://learn.microsoft.com/credentials/certifications/cred-share-validate
• Submissions without verified Microsoft Learn profile links will not be reviewed.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting CyberArk or other privileged access management platforms for database environments.
• Experience implementing or supporting PHI de-identification initiatives and audit readiness activities.
• Familiarity with Azure DR planning, validation, and evidence generation.
• Exposure to PostgreSQL environments is a plus as part of CT modernization efforts.
Key Deliverables / Success Measures
• Improved production stability through proactive monitoring, alerting optimization, and performance management of Azure SQL workloads.
• Successful execution and stabilization of on-prem to Azure database migrations.
• Security controls implemented and audit-ready (hardening, CyberArk integration, PHI safeguards).
• DR validation activities completed with supporting documentation and evidence.
• Increased operational coverage and resiliency for the CT DBA function.
Work Environment & Collaboration
• Collaborate closely with CT application teams, platform engineering, and stakeholders to support migrations, releases, and operational priorities.
• Act as a senior operational partner providing stabilization, mentorship, and dependable DBA coverage across environments.
Thanks & Regards,
Ranjith Kumar Vemula
Account Manager
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Title : Senior Database Administrator (Sr. DBA) - Azure & Hybrid
Location : Remote
Duration: Long term
Certifications
DP-300 and AZ-900 certifications
Primary Responsibilities
1) Azure DBA Operations (O&M / Production Support)
• Provide day-to-day operational DBA support for CT Azure database workloads, including proactive monitoring, incident response, and performance stabilization.
• Perform performance tuning, capacity planning, and cost optimization (right-sizing) for Azure SQL workloads.
• Improve monitoring and alerting by reducing noise, tuning thresholds, and enhancing actionable alerts and dashboards.
• Automate DBA operational tasks such as backup retention workflows, job history logging, and alert routing/response workflows.
2) Hybrid Support - On-Prem Databases (During Migration Window)
• Provide operational support and security maintenance for remaining on-prem databases until migrations are completed.
• Support feature work and release readiness for legacy systems, including deployment support, change validation, and release-related DBA tasks.
3) Migration Delivery (On-Prem → Azure SQL Managed Instance)
• Execute and support database migrations to Azure SQL Managed Instance, ensuring reliability, performance parity, and cutover readiness.
• Partner with application teams and platform stakeholders to plan, coordinate, and implement migration activities and post-migration stabilization.
4) Security, Compliance, and Audit Readiness
• Implement and validate database security hardening aligned with audit and regulatory requirements.
• Support CyberArk integration and privileged access management compliance activities.
• Drive/enable PHI safeguards, including PHI de-identification and related compliance readiness work.
5) Cloud Disaster Recovery (DR) & Resilience
• Validate and test Azure DR strategies for CT database workloads to meet business continuity objectives.
• Support DR documentation, validation evidence, and operational procedures aligned with CT recovery expectations.
6) Continuous Improvement / DBA Initiatives
• Evaluate and improve tooling for database performance analytics and automation.
• Support schema governance, database parity initiatives, and broader modernization efforts.
Required Qualifications
• Senior-level DBA experience supporting Microsoft SQL Server workloads in production environments (strong O&M focus).
• Hands-on experience administering and tuning Azure SQL Managed Instance.
• Proven experience operating in regulated environments, including security controls, audit support, and compliance execution.
• Strong experience with backup/restore strategies, retention policies, automation, monitoring, and alerting.
• Demonstrated ability to support hybrid migrations (on-prem to Azure) including cutover and post-migration stabilization.
• Required Certifications (Must Be Current):
• DP-300: Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions
• AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
• Certification Verification Requirement:
• Candidates must provide verified Microsoft Learn credential profiles confirming DP-300 and AZ-900 certifications.
• Profiles must be shareable and validated via:
https://learn.microsoft.com/credentials/certifications/cred-share-validate
• Submissions without verified Microsoft Learn profile links will not be reviewed.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting CyberArk or other privileged access management platforms for database environments.
• Experience implementing or supporting PHI de-identification initiatives and audit readiness activities.
• Familiarity with Azure DR planning, validation, and evidence generation.
• Exposure to PostgreSQL environments is a plus as part of CT modernization efforts.
Key Deliverables / Success Measures
• Improved production stability through proactive monitoring, alerting optimization, and performance management of Azure SQL workloads.
• Successful execution and stabilization of on-prem to Azure database migrations.
• Security controls implemented and audit-ready (hardening, CyberArk integration, PHI safeguards).
• DR validation activities completed with supporting documentation and evidence.
• Increased operational coverage and resiliency for the CT DBA function.
Work Environment & Collaboration
• Collaborate closely with CT application teams, platform engineering, and stakeholders to support migrations, releases, and operational priorities.
• Act as a senior operational partner providing stabilization, mentorship, and dependable DBA coverage across environments.
Thanks & Regards,
Ranjith Kumar Vemula
Account Manager
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