Azure SQL Platform Engineer - Remote, DoD Cleared

Echelon Services; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Echelon Services is seeking a Cloud Database Platform Engineer to manage Azure SQL Managed Instances, optimize SQL Server workloads, and lead migrations from on‑prem environments to the cloud. The role emphasizes automation, IaC, and secure data practices, with a focus on reliability and performance.

The engineer will collaborate across security, networking, and development teams from a remote US base, contributing to future data platform initiatives and AI-enabled solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS, SE, or related field.
• Must be a US citizen with Tier 1 DoD clearance; active clearance preferred.
• Deep expertise in SQL Server internals, T-SQL, concurrency control, and relational design.
• Hands-on experience with Azure SQL Managed Instances and high-availability architectures.
• Strong Azure networking knowledge (VNets, DNS, private connectivity).
• Experience with CI/CD, IaC (Terraform/Bicep/ARM), and automation tooling.
• Security focus: encryption, auditing, and privileged access management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain SQL Server health with performance tuning of T-SQL and indexing.
• Architect and manage Azure SQL Managed Instances (MI) including sizing and backups.
• Lead migrations from on-prem SQL Server to Azure SQL MI and validate cutovers.
• Implement IaC and automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, Git, Bicep/ARM or Terraform.
• Establish CI/CD for database changes and rollback procedures.
• Enforce security, least-privilege access, and secret management.
• Design end-to-end telemetry with Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
• Support data platform modernization for AI and RAG workflows.

Skills

SQL Server expertise

T-SQL performance tuning

Cloud architecture mindset

Automation mindset

Data platform modernization

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/SE

Tools

PowerShell

Azure CLI

Git

Terraform

Bicep/ARM

Job description

Echelon Services is seeking a Cloud Database Platform Engineer to manage Azure SQL Managed Instances, optimize SQL Server workloads, and lead migrations from on‑prem environments to the cloud. The role emphasizes automation, IaC, and secure data practices, with a focus on reliability and performance.

The engineer will collaborate across security, networking, and development teams from a remote US base, contributing to future data platform initiatives and AI-enabled solutions.