Database Infrastructure Engineer
Synectics Inc. · Atlanta, GA · Yesterday
Information TechnologyContract
Responsibilities
- Design, configure, provision, and manage hardware and software configurations (Azure Cloud services and Windows Servers).
- Ensure compliance with data governance and State data privacy regulations and manage user permissions.
- Design, implement, and monitor automated database jobs, maintenance tasks, and ETL workflows.
- Write and maintain robust scripts (SSIS, PowerShell, etc.) to automate routine DBA tasks, deployments, backups, and health checks.
- Proactively monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, optimize queries, and manage indexing strategies. Resolve hardware, software, and network issues.
- Maintain and test robust disaster recovery (DR) strategies, and perform failover testing. Provide 24/7 support for mission-critical systems as needed.
- Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams: Support application development and data integration through application environment configuration, IIS administration, and implementation of security and performance best practices.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
- Strong expertise in managing enterprise systems (e.g., MS SQL Server, Windows Server, and Azure Cloud environment).
- Advanced knowledge of scripting languages like PowerShell and SSIS for automation.
- Solid understanding of storage systems, network architecture, and cloud infrastructure (i.e. Azure).
- Excellent troubleshooting skills under pressure for critical production incidents.
- Certifications in relevant database technologies (e.g., Azure Database Administrator).
- Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Microsoft SQL Server.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps processes, and .NET applications.
- Experience with PowerApps, Power BI Services, Power Automate.
Qualifications
- Experience with automated job management and scripting.
- Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery strategies.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, 24/7 support environment.
Benefits
- Healthcare Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
Pay
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
- Full-time position with flexible working hours to accommodate 24/7 support needs.