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Azure Database Administrator Associate Jobs in Illinois

SQL Database Admin

Chicago, IL · On-site

$51.50 - $64.50/hr

SQL Database Admin Location: Chicago, IL (onsite) Job Type: Full time * SQL Server 2022 ... Expertise in Azure migration. * Powershell scripting experience. * Expertise in Database ...

... A work: * Leverage advanced knowledge of relational database systems, including strong T-SQL development skills and hands-on administration of Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL environments.

Azure Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80 - $160/hr

Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Developer Associate. * A minimum of 5 years of hands‑on ... Knowledge of Azure Cosmos DB and other Azure database services. * Proficiency in using Azure ...

Azure Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$80K - $160K/yr

Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Developer Associate. * A minimum of 5 years of hands-on ... Knowledge of Azure Cosmos DB and other Azure database services. * Proficiency in using Azure ...

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How much do azure database administrator associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for azure database administrator associate in Illinois is $47.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37.26 and $57.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Azure Database Administrator Associate vs Azure Data Engineer?

AspectAzure Database Administrator AssociateAzure Data Engineer
CertificationsMicrosoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator AssociateMicrosoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
Work FocusManaging, monitoring, and optimizing Azure databasesDesigning and building data solutions on Azure
Work EnvironmentDatabase management teams, IT departments

Azure Database Administrator Associates focus on maintaining and optimizing Azure databases, ensuring data security and performance. In contrast, Azure Data Engineers design and implement data pipelines and solutions. While both roles require knowledge of Azure services, the DBA role emphasizes database management, whereas Data Engineers focus on data architecture and integration.

What is an Azure Database Administrator Associate?

An Azure Database Administrator Associate is an IT professional certified by Microsoft who is skilled in managing and maintaining cloud-based database solutions using Microsoft Azure. Their responsibilities include implementing and managing the operational aspects of cloud-native and hybrid data platform solutions built with SQL Server and Azure Data Services. They ensure database availability, security, and performance, handle backup and recovery, and monitor resources. Earning the Azure Database Administrator Associate certification demonstrates proficiency in deploying, managing, and optimizing Azure database environments.

What are some common challenges faced by Azure Database Administrator Associates when managing cloud-based databases?

Azure Database Administrator Associates often encounter challenges such as ensuring database security in a cloud environment, optimizing performance for variable workloads, and managing costs associated with cloud resources. They must be adept at configuring backups, monitoring system health, and responding to incidents or outages promptly. Collaboration with application developers and cloud architects is key to aligning database performance with overall system requirements and ensuring data integrity across distributed platforms.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Azure Database Administrator Associate?

To thrive as an Azure Database Administrator Associate, you need a solid understanding of database management, SQL query writing, and experience with cloud-based database solutions, often backed by a Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate certification. Familiarity with Microsoft Azure portal, Azure SQL Database, backup and disaster recovery tools, and monitoring systems is essential. Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with teams and address complex technical issues. These competencies are crucial for ensuring database reliability, optimizing performance, and supporting business continuity in cloud environments.
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Senior Associate, Database Administration

The Options Clearing

Chicago, IL • Hybrid

$88K - $124K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago


Job description

To be considered for this position, applications and resumes are accepted only through our careers site by directly applying to the posted job. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or sales solicitations from staffing agencies. Any OCC employee wishing to submit a referral must do so through their Workday account. Any resume submitted outside of an active job posting will not be considered for employment.

What You'll Do:

This role will design and maintain databases and database solutions that operate within prescribed resource limits and meet company standards. Participate in and contribute to all phases of systems development projects. Monitor and tune database and database application performance.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.

  • Assists with the design, implementation, and maintaining databases
  • Manage database performance and disk usage
  • Provides support in database access methods
  • Provides consultation support in database analysis, modeling, coding, and production problem resolution.
  • Develops maintenance, backup and recovery procedures and documentation
  • Participates in Disaster Recovery Drills
  • Provides Primary On-Call Support for production problems
  • Understands and supports corporate data standards
  • Recommends and assists with new DBMS and operational standards.
  • Participates in testing and in evaluations of new software and software release upgrades
  • Supports business studies, proposal teams and costing/feasibility studies
  • Prepares system documentation
  • Maintains metadata repositories
  • Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • None

Qualifications:

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

  • [Required] 3+ years' experience as an associate DBA
  • [Required] Proficient in DML, DDL, and database utilities for at least two DBMS technologies
  • [Required] Proficient in all access methods of a DBMS as well as the underlying operating system access methods

Technical Skills:

  • [Preferred] 3+ years' experience with Microsoft SQL Server
  • [Preferred] 1+ year Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins & CI/CD skills or enthusiastic to learn
  • [Preferred] 3+ year PostgreSQL

Education and/or Experience:

  • [Required] bachelor s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Business

  • [Preferred] Related financial industry experiences

Certificates or Licenses:

  • [Preferred] Microsoft Certified: Database Administrator Associate

About Us

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 19 exchanges and trading platforms. More information about OCC is available at www.theocc.com.

Benefits

A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness. Some of these components include:

  • A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work
  • Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely
  • Generous PTO and Parental leave
  • 401k Employer Match
  • Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision

Visit https://www.theocc.com/careers/thriving-together for more information.

Compensation

  • The salary range listed for any given position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. If hired at OCC, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, experience and/or education.
  • In addition, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
  • We typically do not hire at the maximum of the range in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a substantial benefits package as noted on www.theocc.com/careers
  • All employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, company and individual performance and are not guaranteed.

Salary Range

$88,400.00 - $124,900.00

Incentive Range

6% to 10%

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award, for which the target range is listed above (see Incentive Range). The amount of such award, if any, will be based on various factors, including without limitation, both individual and company performance.

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Step 3
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OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer