Azure SQL Database Administrator (61248-1

Vytwo; Prosper (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking an experienced Azure SQL Database Administrator to manage Azure SQL environments while ensuring high availability and optimal performance. Responsibilities include overseeing database management, providing 24/7 support, executing backup operations, and performance tuning. Ideal candidates will have 8-10 years of experience in database administration and skills in Azure SQL, SQL Server, and data recovery planning. This hybrid position is based in Texas, requiring 3 days on site.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in Azure SQL Database administration and related cloud database management roles.
• Strong expertise in cloud database management, production support, and disaster recovery.
• Experience with Azure Monitor, Query Store, security best practices, and RBAC.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and related cloud services.
• Provide 24/7 production support on a rotational basis.
• Execute and manage database backup and restore operations.
• Analyze and optimize slow-running queries and database workloads.
• Respond to incidents within defined SLAs and perform root cause analysis.
• Provide 24/7 production support on rotation; daily health checks.
• Maintain patching, updates, and database security policies.
• Analyze slow queries, optimize indexing, and improve performance.
• Handle incidents with root cause analysis and SOP documentation.
• Support releases and CAB processes; follow change management.

Skills

Azure SQL Administration

Production Support

Performance Tuning

Disaster Recovery Planning

SQL Server Database Administration

Azure Data Factory

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure SQL DB/MI

Job description

Role : Azure SQL Database Administrator (61248-1)

Work Location : Bentonville, AR

Work Type : Hybrid - 3 days on site

Rate : Depends on Experience

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Azure SQL Database Administrator with strong expertise in cloud database management, production support, performance tuning, and disaster recovery. The primary focus of this role is administering Azure SQL environments while ensuring high availability, security, and optimal performance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Azure SQL Administration

• Manage and support Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and related Azure cloud database services
• Monitor performance, workload, and resource utilization using Azure Monitor, Query Store, and other native Azure tools
• Implement Azure security best practices, including firewalls, encryption, auditing, and role-based access control (RBAC)
• Manage automated backups, geo-replication, failovers, and long-term retention policies
• Support deployments, schema changes, and data migrations within Azure environments

2. Production Support & Monitoring

• Provide 24 / 7 production support on a rotational basis
• Conduct daily health checks and proactively identify performance or capacity issues
• Monitor database availability, integrity, and performance using industry-standard tools

3. Backup, Recovery & Failover

• Execute and manage database backup and restore operations
• Participate in business continuity and disaster recovery (DR) planning, testing, and documentation
• Ensure compliance with defined RTO (Recovery Time Objective) and RPO (Recovery Point Objective) targets

4. Database Maintenance

• Apply patches, updates, and security fixes
• Perform data refreshes, cloning, environment setup, and migrations
• Manage users, permissions, and database security policies

5. Performance Tuning

• Analyze and optimize slow-running queries and database workloads
• Optimize indexing strategies and database configurations
• Collaborate with development and application teams to improve performance

6. Incident & Problem Management

• Respond to incidents within defined SLAs and perform root cause analysis (RCA)
• Document issues, resolutions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and knowledge base articles

7. Change & Release Support

• Support releases, database updates, and change requests
• Participate in Change Advisory Board (CAB) processes and follow established change management protocols

Desirable Skills

• Azure Data Factory
• SQL Server Database Administration

Experience Required : 8-10 years.