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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior SQL Database Administrator - **Company:** MEDLOG Transport & Logistics - **Location:** Warren, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $110,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Query Performance, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Databases, Data Infrastructure, Data Masking, Database Development, Database Security, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Failover, Failover Clustering, Log Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, SQL Databases, Transact-SQL, Virtual Machines, Azure Automation, Cloud Platform System, Autoscaling, System Availability, Database Optimization, Database Performance, Information Technology, Serverless Computing - **Published:** September 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d04b2244da9c5408 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience * 7+ years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server-based platforms * Strong hands-on experience with SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines, Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance * Deep expertise in TSQL, PowerShell, performance tuning, and troubleshooting * Proven experience supporting highly available, mission critical production systems in Azure * Ability to Self-explore New Data Platform Features and DBA Tools for project betterment and automation PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Strong understanding of Azure networking, security, and identity (VNets, private endpoints, Azure AD) * Experience with database CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code * Familiarity with Azure cost management and optimization strategies * Microsoft certifications such as: + Azure Database Administrator Associate + Azure Solutions Architect ## Description The Senior SQL Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the architecture, administration, performance, security, and availability of Microsoft SQL workloads in a fully Azure-based environment. This role provides technical leadership for Azure SQL platforms, ensures high availability and disaster recovery, and partners with application, DevOps, Infrastructure and security teams to support mission critical cloud-native solutions. The Senior SQL DBA plays a key role in driving operational excellence, automation, and continuous improvement across Azure database services., Azure SQL Platform Administration * Design, deploy, configure, and manage SQL Server on Azure, Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance * Own end-to-end lifecycle management of Azure SQL environments, including provisioning, scaling, patching, and retirement * Ensure optimal performance, availability, and reliability of production and nonproduction databases Cloud Architecture & Optimization * Design cloud native SQL architectures aligned with Azure Well Architected Framework principles * Optimize database solutions for performance, scalability, cost efficiency, and resiliency * Implement and manage Azure features such as elastic pools, auto-scaling, and serverless where appropriate * Provide guidance on database architecture for new cloud applications and platform modernization efforts Performance Tuning & Monitoring * Monitor and tune database performance using Query Store, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and native SQL tools * Analyze query execution plans, waits, blocking, and resource consumption * Work closely with development teams to improve schema design, indexing strategies, Deployment runbook optimization, Data Archival/Cleanup, and query performance * Proactively identify and mitigate performance risks before they impact customers High Availability & Disaster Recovery * Design and support HA/DR solutions using Azure-native capabilities such as: + Shared Storage Failover Clusters + Availability Groups + Active geo-replication + Failover groups + Automated backups and point-in-time restore + Automate seamless Disaster Recovery solution * Define, test, and document RPO/RTO requirements * Conduct regular disaster recovery testing and validation Security & Compliance * Implement database security best practices, including encryption at rest and in transit, auditing, and data masking * Integrate Azure SQL security with Azure Active Directory /Microsoft Entra authentication and managed identities * Enforce least privilege access and role-based security models * Support compliance requirements and participate in security assessments and audits Automation & DevOps Enablement * Automate routine DBA tasks using PowerShell, TSQL, and Azure Automation * Support CI/CD pipelines for database deployments and schema changes * Improve reliability and consistency through infrastructure as code and automation standards Leadership & Collaboration * Serve as the senior escalation point for complex database and performance issues * Mentor junior DBAs and provide technical guidance across teams * Collaborate closely with application, DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and security teams * Contribute to architectural reviews and cloud governance initiativesPositive and professional ability to collaborate in diversified geographical and cultural Team Documentation & Standards * Create and maintain operational runbooks, architectural diagrams, and best practice documentation * Define and enforce Azure SQL standards and operational procedures * Stay current with Azure SQL features, platform updates, and industry best practices ## Related Videos - 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