{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"99aa8ab3e8a75705d6d20378","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/99aa8ab3e8a75705d6d20378","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/99aa8ab3e8a75705d6d20378","title":"Lead SQL DBA/Cloud Engineer","description":"Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Ledgent Technology, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!Senior SQL DBA / Cloud EngineerEngagement: Long Term ContractLocation: Houston (Remote) - In office 5-10%Compensation: $50-75/hrNo C2C or third-party vendors at this time. We're hiring a Senior SQL DBA / Cloud Engineer to own and stabilize a mission critical SQL Server environment while leading a multi year transition to Azure SQL Managed Instance (MI). This role is ideal for someone who has already led a cloud migration-not just supported one-and can confidently define the Azure SQL strategy from day one.You'll balance hands on operational responsibility today with architectural leadership for a cloud first database platform.Key ResponsibilitiesOn Prem SQL Server (Immediate Ownership)Own day to day administration, performance, and stability of a largely on prem SQL Server environmentPerform advanced performance tuning, query optimization, and index strategyDesign and support HA/DR solutions (Always On AGs, clustering, replication)Lead upgrades, patching, and legacy SQL modernizationBuild and maintain SQL and PowerShell automation and monitoringAct as escalation support for high severity production issuesAzure SQL Managed Instance & Cloud ModernizationLead the design, build, and ownership of Azure SQL Managed InstanceDrive on prem to Azure migration planning and executionOwn MI configuration, monitoring, backup/restore, and performanceDefine cloud database standards, naming conventions, and operational runbooksPartner with infrastructure, security, and DevOps teams on cloud alignmentAutomation & Platform EnablementSupport the shift from ticket driven work to standardized, automated platformsContribute to infrastructure as code and CI/CD efforts (Terraform, Azure DevOps)Help enable self service database provisioning and reduce manual interventionRelease, Scheduling & ComplianceSupport enterprise scheduling tools (e.g., ActiveBatch, Azure DevOps)Follow change and release management best practicesAssist with IT SOX controls, audits, and documentationRequired Experience8+ years of SQL Server DBA experience in production environmentsDeep expertise in performance tuning and SQL optimizationStrong HA/DR experience (Always On AGs, clustering, replication)Hands on Azure experience (Azure SQL MI and/or SQL on Azure VMs)PowerShell scripting and operational automationExperience with enterprise monitoring toolsProven change management disciplinePreferredInfrastructure as code (Terraform or similar)CI/CD pipelines and Azure DevOpsMicrosoft SQL or Azure certificationsSOX or compliance driven environmentsWhat Success Looks LikeYou quickly stabilize legacy SQL environmentsYou act as the cloud strategy lead, not a followerYou reduce ticket volume by building repeatable, automated platformsYou're comfortable operating in a greenfield, evolving environmentAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. 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