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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Migration DBA / DBA Architect - **Company:** Burnett Specialists - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $156,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Backup Devices, Data Migration, Database Security, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, Transact-SQL, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Indexer, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloudformation, Database Migration, Amazon Relational Database Service, Qlikview, Cloudwatch, Terraform - **Published:** May 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b8c3d2dc440b0cf4 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Technical documentation?, * 8+ years of DBA experience in enterprise environments * Strong hands-on experience with both: + Microsoft SQL Server + Oracle Database Administration * Proven experience migrating Azure SQL MI or SQL Server workloads to AWS Oracle RDS * Hands-on experience with: + AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) + AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT) * Strong expertise in: + T-SQL + PL/SQL + Query optimization + Indexing and performance tuning * Experience supporting: + HA/DR strategies + Backup and recovery + Monitoring and alerting + Database security best practices * Working knowledge of AWS services including: + RDS + IAM + KMS + CloudWatch + VPC + Security Groups * Experience creating migration documentation, cutover plans, and rollback strategies Preferred Qualifications * Experience with migration tools such as: + Qlik Replicate + Precisely + Ispirer * Experience with CDC replication or low-downtime migrations * Terraform or CloudFormation experience * Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, or automation frameworks * Compliance experience with SOX, PCI, HIPAA, or regulated environments * Understanding of Oracle licensing models (BYOL vs. License Included) ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled Migration DBA / DBA Architect to lead enterprise database migration initiatives from Azure SQL Managed Instance (SQL MI) environments to AWS Oracle RDS platforms. This is a hands-on technical role focused on end-to-end migration execution including assessment, schema conversion, data migration, cutover planning, optimization, security hardening, and post-migration production support. 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