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Job#: 3031916
Job Description:
Database Administrator
Levels: Junior (2-3+ years), Mid-Level (3-5+ years), Senior (5+ years)
Location: Fully Remote
Travel: Occasional travel (once per year) to Ft. Knox, KY
Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain/maintain an active Secret clearance
Duration: Long-term contract
Compensation: $40-50/hr (Junior), $51-62/hr (Mid), $63-74/hr (Senior)
Position Overview
We are seeking Azure Database Administrators (DBAs) at the Junior, Mid-Level, and Senior levels to support the administration, performance, and maintenance of cloud-hosted databases in Microsoft Azure environments. This role will collaborate closely with engineering, data, and security teams to ensure database reliability, performance, and compliance in a secure environment.
The scope of responsibility and technical leadership will align with the candidate's experience level.
Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Azure SQL databases, including user access, configurations, and security settings.
• Monitor database performance and proactively troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Support database migrations to and within Azure environments.
• Assist with data quality, ETL processes, and reporting support.
• Ensure databases meet security, compliance, and best-practice standards.

Junior DBA (2-3+ Years of Experience)

• Perform day-to-day database monitoring and maintenance tasks.
• Assist with performance tuning, patching, and incident resolution.
• Support backups, restores, and routine database operations.
• Work under guidance from senior team members to develop Azure DBA expertise.

Mid-Level DBA (3-5+ Years of Experience)

• Independently manage Azure SQL databases and associated resources.
• Lead performance tuning and troubleshooting efforts.
• Implement and support database migrations and upgrades.
• Partner with developers and data teams to optimize queries and data workflows.

Senior DBA (5+ Years of Experience)

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior and mid-level DBAs.
• Design and implement scalable, secure Azure database architectures.
• Define standards and best practices for performance, security, and reliability.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for complex database issues and initiatives.

Required Skills (All Levels)

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL features.
• Experience with database performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of data security principles and cloud fundamentals.
• Familiarity with Azure services and cloud-based database management.
• Must be eligible to obtain/maintain an active Secret Clearance
• CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Relevant professional experience aligned to the DBA level (Junior, Mid, or Senior)

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