Cloud Database Administrator

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Join Ivanti as a Cloud DBA safeguarding SQL Server databases across AWS and Azure. Drive automation and champion security in a collaborative engineering team focused on cloud excellence.

Responsibilities:

  • Administer, monitor, and support SQL Server databases on AWS (RDS, EC2) and Azure (SQL DB, Managed Instance, SQL on VMs)
  • Manage backup/recovery, patching, and high availability (AlwaysOn, Geo-replication, Log Shipping)
  • Tune SQL queries, improve indexing and analyze wait stats, leveraging SolarWinds DPA and related tools
  • Integrate and optimize observability tools such as New Relic APM, RedGate Monitor, and SQL Monitor for real-time diagnostics and alerting
  • Automate operational tasks using PowerShell, T-SQL, and other scripting tools; contribute to DevOps pipelines
  • Support other data platforms: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, and Redis
  • Collaborate with CloudOps, DevOps, and SRE teams around release management, deployment automation, and IaC
  • Ensure cost-effective cloud resource utilization through tagging, right-sizing, and scheduled scaling
  • Maintain secure access controls and auditing as per FedRAMP High and IL5; support audits and compliance
  • Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation for incident response and resolution

Requirements:

  • 3–8 years’ hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA, including at least 2 years working in AWS or Azure cloud
  • Solid expertise with SQL Server 2016+ (installation, tuning, HA/DR, maintenance)
  • Proven experience with cloud monitoring & troubleshooting tools: New Relic (DB Insights & APM), SolarWinds DPA, RedGate
  • Strong automation skills using PowerShell, T-SQL, and (optionally) Azure/AWS CLI
  • Experience in regulated/cloud environments (FedRAMP, IL5, HIPAA, etc.) and cost optimization
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills; proven collaborator across functions
  • Working knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Redis)

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and performance incentive
  • Friendly, flexible work culture
  • Cloud training and technical certification opportunities
  • Exposure to leading cloud architectures and DevOps best practices
  • Collaborative, fast-paced engineering team