Azure SQL DBA

Apex Systems; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking an Azure SQL Database Administrator to manage SQL Server environments across on‑premises and Azure, ensuring performance, security, and reliability. The role includes cloud migrations, HA/DR, and automation through PowerShell and Terraform.

You will work with onshore and offshore teams to support migrations, backups, and enterprise data strategies in a hybrid Raleigh, NC setup. This is a 6‑month contract to hire engaging critical applications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of SQL Server Database Administration experience.
• 3+ years of experience supporting Microsoft Azure environments.
• Experience with database migration projects.
• Experience managing SQL Server High Availability solutions, including Always On Availability Groups.
• Experience with backup and recovery strategies.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade SQL Server environments.
• Administer SQL Server databases across development, test, and production environments.
• Administer Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs.
• Assist in cloud migration initiatives, including upgrades to SQL PaaS from IaaS.
• Implement and support Azure-based high availability and disaster recovery solutions, including Azure Site Recovery.
• Implement and validate database backup and recovery strategies, supporting enterprise backup solutions like Rubrik.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell and T‑SQL automation scripts.
• Support Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) deployments using Terraform to call modules and deploy resources.
• Manage incidents and service level agreements for various business lines.
• Collaborate with onshore and offshore teams, providing support for migrations and backups.

Skills

SQL Server DBA

Azure SQL

PowerShell

Terraform

Performance tuning

Tools

Azure SQL Database

Azure SQL Managed Instance

SQL Server on Azure VMs

Job description

Job#: 3052130

Job Description

Azure SQL DBA

Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid)

Duration: 6 month contract to hire

Rate: $55-60/hr.

Role Overview

This position is for an Azure SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) responsible for the administration, security, and performance of Microsoft SQL Server databases across on-premises and Microsoft Azure environments. The role involves supporting infrastructure and application teams to ensure database platforms are reliable and optimized. The Azure SQL DBA will administer SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines and Azure SQL PaaS offerings, participate in cloud modernization, and support critical business applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade SQL Server environments.
• Administer SQL Server databases across development, test, and production environments.
• Administer Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines.
• Assist in cloud migration initiatives, including upgrades to SQL PaaS from IaaS.
• Implement and support Azure-based high availability and disaster recovery solutions, including Azure Site Recovery.
• Implement and validate database backup and recovery strategies, supporting enterprise backup solutions like Rubrik.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell and T‑SQL automation scripts.
• Support Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) deployments using Terraform to call modules and deploy resources.
• Manage incidents and service level agreements for various business lines.
• Collaborate with onshore and offshore teams, providing support for migrations and backups.

Experience

• 5+ years of SQL Server Database Administration experience.
• 3+ years of experience supporting Microsoft Azure environments.
• Experience with database migration projects.
• Experience managing SQL Server High Availability solutions, including Always On Availability Groups.
• Experience with database performance tuning and troubleshooting.

Technical Skills

• Microsoft SQL Server Administration and T‑SQL.
• Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs.
• Terraform for deploying infrastructure.
• Azure Site Recovery and security principles.
• PowerShell Scripting.
• Backup and Recovery Technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Rubrik backup and recovery platforms.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300).
• Experience supporting PostgreSQL, MySQL, or other enterprise database platforms.
• Knowledge of NIST, CIS, or other security frameworks.

About Everforth Apex

Everforth Apex is a world‑class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits Overview

• medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan).
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on‑demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

Everforth Apex is part of the Commercial Segment of Everforth, Inc.

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