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# SQL Server Database SME on AWS/Azure

- **Company:** Eliassen Group
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Databases, Database Design, Database Development, DevOps, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Performance Tuning, Cloud Platform System, Azure Data Factory, Database Performance, Git, Cloudformation, Database Migration, Amazon Relational Database Service, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Terraform, Azure Resource Manager, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9301575/sql-server-database-sme-on-awsazure

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
 * Minimum 5 years of experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator.
 * Extensive experience with AWS and Azure cloud platforms.
 * Proven experience in leading large-scale database migration projects.
 * Strong knowledge of SQL Server features, performance tuning, and high availability solutions.
 * Experience with cloud-native database services such as Amazon RDS, Azure SQL Database, and Azure SQL Managed Instance.
 * Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Azure Resource Manager, and Terraform.
 * Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Certifications such as AWS Certified Database - Database Migration Service, Azure Database Administrator Associate, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate.
 * Experience with DevOps practices and tools such as Jenkins, Git, and Azure DevOps.
 * Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

## Description

On-site in Washington, DC Our client seeks a SQL Database Administrator and Migration Expert to lead migrations from on-premises to AWS and Azure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with SQL Server, cloud platforms, and database migration strategies., * Lead and execute database migration projects from on-premises SQL Server environments to AWS and Azure.

 * Design and implement cloud-native database solutions on AWS and Azure.
 * Optimize database performance and scalability in cloud environments.
 * Collaborate with development, operations, and business teams to ensure successful migration and adoption.
 * Provide technical expertise and guidance on SQL Server best practices, cloud architecture, and database design.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues in cloud environments.
 * Develop and maintain documentation for migration plans, architectures, and operational procedures.