Sql Database Administrator

KPI Partners; Hyderabad, Pune District, Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Partners is seeking a database security specialist in Hyderabad, India to design, implement, and manage secure SQL databases in Azure. The role emphasizes protection, performance tuning, and compliance with data security standards.

You will work with Azure AD, Key Vault, and Security Center services to safeguard data and ensure compliant access controls across production and staging environments.

Qualifications

• Experience with SQL Server and Azure SQL Database.
• Knowledge of database security principles and best practices.
• Experience with Azure security services (AD, Key Vault, Security Center).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure SQL databases in Azure.
• Monitor database performance, security, and availability.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and implement corrective measures.
• Develop and enforce database security policies and access controls.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents and performance issues.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure secure database access and data handling practices.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards pertaining to data security.
• Document security protocols and database configurations for audit purposes.

Skills

SQL Server

Azure SQL Database

Database security

Azure services

Encryption & DR

Regulatory compliance

Query performance tuning

Monitoring tools

Collaboration

Tools

SQL Server

Azure SQL Database

Azure Monitor

SQL Profiler

Key Vault

Security Center

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure SQL databases in Azure.
• Monitor database performance, security, and availability.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and implement corrective measures.
• Develop and enforce database security policies and access controls.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents and performance issues.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure secure database access and data handling practices.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards pertaining to data security.
• Document security protocols and database configurations for audit purposes.

Skills and Tools Required

• Proficiency in SQL Server and Azure SQL Database.
• Strong understanding of database security principles and best practices.
• Experience with Azure services such as Azure Active Directory, Key Vault, and Security Center.
• Familiarity with data encryption, backup, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
• Experience in performance tuning and optimization of SQL queries.
• Proficient in using monitoring tools for database performance and security (e.g., Azure Monitor, SQL Profiler).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Relevant certifications in database administration or cloud security are a plus (e.g., Azure Database Administrator, Certified Information Systems Security Professional - CISSP).