Senior Database Administrator

Job Title Senior Cloud DBA - SQL Server - Azure Primary - Powershell Automation - Weekend Location Hyderabad Hybrid Job Type Full-time Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Cloud DBA with 4-8 years of relevant experience managing large-scale mission-critical SQL Server databases in AWS and Azure cloud environments along with hands-on experience in other relational and NoSQL database technologies e g PostgreSQL MySQL MongoDB The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with observability tools such as New Relic RedGate and SolarWinds DPA and a solid understanding of FedRAMP High and IL5 security and compliance standards This role demands a balance of operational expertise automation mindset security awareness and cross-functional collaboration to ensure highly available performant and secure SQL Server instances across cloud platforms Key Responsibilities Administer monitor and support SQL Server databases deployed on AWS RDS EC2 and Azure SQL DB Managed Instance SQL on VMs Manage backup recovery strategies patching and high availability configurations AlwaysOn Geo-replication Log Shipping Tune SQL queries manage indexing strategies and analyze wait stats using tools such as SolarWinds DPA Integrate and optimize observability tooling New Relic APM RedGate Monitor SQL Monitor for real-time health alerts and proactive diagnostics Automate operational tasks using T-SQL PowerShell or scripting tools and integrate with DevOps pipelines where applicable Working knowledge of PostgreSQL MySQL MongoDB Elasticsearch and Redis Collaborate with CloudOps DevOps and SRE teams on release management deployment automation and infrastructure as code IaC Ensure cloud resource utilization is cost-effective applying tagging right-sizing and scheduled scaling Maintain secure access control and auditing per FedRAMP High and IL5 security baselines support internal external audits and compliance reviews Participate in on-call rotations for 24x7 coverage follow-the-sun model for incident response issue triage and problem resolution Work 4 x 10-hour days Thursday through Sunday approximately 10 AM to 9 PM IST including lunch Required Skills Qualifications 4-8 years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA with 2 years in AWS or Azure cloud environments Proficiency with SQL Server 2016 including installation configuration maintenance performance tuning and HA DR Solid expertise in monitoring troubleshooting tools New Relic DB Insights APM SolarWinds DPA RedGate Automation scripting using PowerShell T-SQL and optionally Azure CLI AWS CLI Experience working in secure and regulated environments FedRAMP IL5 HIPAA etc Understanding of cost optimization practices in cloud services Strong interpersonal documentation and communication skills Preferred Qualifications Certifications nice to have Microsoft Certified Azure Database Administrator Associate AWS Certified Database - Specialty or Solutions Architect - Associate Exposure to FedRAMP High and IL5 operational requirements Roadmap to Success First 90 Days Getting Oriented Understand Current Systems Onboard with DBA CloudOps and Observability teams Review existing SQL Server deployments and architectures in AWS and Azure Review and Assess Analyse current monitoring alerting automation scripts and security configurations Understand cloud spend patterns backup retention policies and DR architecture Quick Wins Resolve immediate performance bottlenecks Deploy minor automation and alerting enhancements Improve observability coverage using RedGate and SolarWinds DPA First 6 Months Adding Value Optimization Stability Tune queries and optimize configurations across production systems Strengthen backup recovery and HA strategies Automation Cost Control Build and contribute scripts for regular maintenance scaling and reporting Implement cloud cost monitoring dashboards and provide actionable insights Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with DevOps and SRE teams to improve pipeline and deployment reliability First 12 Months Driving Impact Reliability Security Enhancements Enforce security standards aligned to FedRAMP High and IL5 including encryption RBAC and audit logging Support compliance reviews and audit preparation Innovation Leadership Propose modernization plans e g serverless databases containerization Azure Arc Mentor peers and contribute to internal technical forums or runbooks Operational Excellence Help create a fully automated secure and observable SQL Server environment across cloud platforms Be recognized as the go-to SQL Server expert for cloud-native solutions and secure database operations What We Offer Competitive salary and performance incentives Remote-friendly flexible work culture Cloud training programs and technical certifications Exposure to large-scale cloud architecture and DevOps best practices Collaborative fast-paced engineering environment