Cloud Engineer, DBA (Remote LATAM)

3 weeks, 3 days ago
Contract
Senior
DevOps and Infrastructure
Atmosera

Atmosera

Atmosera is a trusted global cloud partner offering Azure managed cloud services with a focus on security and compliance for critical business applications worldwide.

IT Services
51-250
Founded 1995

Description

  • Deploy or migrate client environments using the Cloud Adoption Framework, Well-Architected Framework, and internal implementation standards.
  • Perform systems engineering across networking platforms, Azure IaaS and PaaS, Windows and Linux servers, hypervisors, storage, and SaaS solutions.
  • Administer Azure SQL Database environments including provisioning, scaling, configuration, patching, and lifecycle management.
  • Manage backup and recovery strategies, including failover groups, geo-replication, point-in-time restore, and long-term retention policies.
  • Perform query and index optimization, manage workloads using Query Store, and implement performance tuning recommendations.
  • Secure Azure SQL environments using RBAC, Private Link, Azure Key Vault, and firewall configurations.
  • Integrate DevOps principles using ARM templates and Bicep for infrastructure and database automation.
  • Create and maintain documentation including runbooks, operating procedures, and governance models.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to improve delivery processes and ensure customer success.
  • Adhere to compliance requirements including PCI-DSS, HIPAA/HITECH, IRS 1075, SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type II, and FedRAMP Medium.
  • Provide occasional after-hours/on-call DBA support as needed.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of technical experience in cloud, hosting, or MSP environments.
  • Experience designing, implementing, and managing Azure cloud infrastructure and databases.
  • Proficiency in Azure SQL Database administration, including performance diagnostics, resource management, and SLA optimization.
  • Familiarity with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights for database health and telemetry.
  • Knowledge of indexing strategies, execution plans, and intelligent tuning features.
  • Experience with networking, storage, backups, orchestration, and configuration management.
  • Strong analytical and documentation skills with a focus on troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills with cross-functional teams and clients.
  • Self-driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Technical certifications in Azure, SQL, Windows, Office 365, Linux, VMware, Cisco, Palo Alto, Bicep, or DevOps are a plus.
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
  • Microsoft Azure certifications are required within 90 days of employment based on current certifications and skill level.
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent job experience.

Benefits

  • Contractor position in the United States.
  • Ability to work from home.
  • May require travel to a client site.
  • Equal opportunity employer.
  • Inclusive workplace committed to diversity.

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