Database & Cloud Specialist

About the Role The Database & Cloud Security Specialist will be responsible for administering SQL Server environments, managing cloud-based applications (SaaS), overseeing Azure cloud operations, and ensuring robust security protocols across all IT assets. This role is key to protecting sensitive business data and maintaining system integrity across the enterprise. Duties & Responsibilities Database Administration (SQL Server): Administer, configure, and optimize SQL Server environments (on-prem and cloud-hosted) Ensure high availability, backup, and disaster recovery strategies Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement best practices Implement and manage database-level security (user roles, permissions, encryption) Cloud (SaaS + Azure) Management: Manage Azure subscriptions, resource groups, virtual networks, and security groups Support deployments and monitoring of cloud-based applications (e.g., Business Central, Channelier , Channel connect) Ensure secure integration between SaaS platforms and internal systems Monitor usage, cost optimization, and compliance on Azure Azure Infrastructure Management Virtual Machines (VMs), Networking (VNet, VPN), and Storage setup High availability, disaster recovery, and backup strategies Monitoring, diagnostics, and automated scaling Azure DevOps & Automation CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with ARM templates and Bicep Automated environment provisioning and deployment Azure Security & Compliance Azure Security Center configuration Threat protection and security policies Governance via Azure Policy and Blueprints Azure AI, Data & Analytics Azure Synapse, Data Factory, and SQL-based data solutions Integration of Azure Machine Learning and Cognitive Services Power BI for real-time business intelligence dashboards Security & Compliance : Implement and enforce IT security protocols (firewalls, endpoint security, identity access management) Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal data governance policies Respond to security incidents and support forensic investigations Collaboration & Documentation: Work closely with application teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure secure deployments Maintain technical documentation for database and cloud configurations Provide training and knowledge sharing to internal IT team members Qualifications and Experience: Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate Microsoft Certified: Database Administrator Associate CompTIA Security+ or equivalent Experience: 5+ years of experience in database administration and IT security 2+ years of hands-on Azure or other cloud platform management Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Proven experience in administering SQL Server databases (2016 and above) Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, networking, security) Experience with cloud-based SaaS platforms (preferably Dynamics 365, ZingHR, Channelier) Familiarity with PowerShell , T-SQL , and Azure CLI Knowledge of data encryption , RBAC , firewalls , VPNs , multi-factor authentication Show more Show less