Database Infrastructure Engineer

Database Infrastructure Engineer
Atlanta,GA

Core Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Cloud Management

• Design, configure, provision, and manage enterprise environments, focusing heavily on Azure Cloud services and Windows Servers.

• Ensure strict adherence to data governance and state data privacy regulations while securely managing user access and permissions.

• Support application development and data integration through environment configuration, IIS administration, and the implementation of security best practices.

Database Optimization & Performance

• Proactively monitor system performance, rapidly identify bottlenecks, optimize complex queries, and manage indexing strategies.

• Design, implement, and monitor automated database jobs, routine maintenance tasks, and ETL workflows.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware, software, and network issues, performing reliably under pressure during critical production incidents.

Automation, High Availability & Support

• Write and maintain robust automation scripts (utilizing PowerShell and SSIS) for deployments, backups, health checks, and routine DBA tasks.

• Develop, maintain, and rigorously test Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies and failover protocols to ensure High Availability (HA) across the environment.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional IT teams to align on architecture and performance goals.

• Provide 24/7 on-call support for mission-critical systems as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

Required Experience & Education

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field.

• 7+ Years: Proven expertise managing enterprise systems, specifically MS SQL Server, Windows Server, and Azure Cloud environments.

• 7+ Years: Advanced proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, SSIS) for infrastructure and database automation.

• 7+ Years: Deep understanding of foundational infrastructure concepts, including storage systems, network architecture, and cloud ecosystems.

• 7+ Years: Hands-on experience utilizing the Microsoft Power Platform (PowerApps, Power BI Services, Power Automate).

• 7+ Years: Familiarity integrating with CI/CD pipelines, modern DevOps processes, and .NET applications.

• Troubleshooting: Exceptional problem-solving skills with a track record of resolving critical production incidents.

Required Certifications (Candidate MUST upload proof of certification)

• Active certification in relevant database technologies is strictly required, including:

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

  • Microsoft SQL Server Certification