Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to support a largescale data center to Microsoft Azure cloud migration for a healthcare payer organization.
This role will be responsible for planning, migrating, modernizing, and supporting enterprise database platforms across onpremises, cloud, and hybrid environments while ensuring performance, availability, data integrity, and compliance with healthcare regulatory requirements (HIPAA/HITECH).
The ideal candidate has strong handson experience with enterprise databases, cloud database services in Azure, and large infrastructure transformation or modernization initiatives in regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities
Database Migration & Modernization
Design and execute database migration strategies from onprem data centers to Microsoft Azure
Perform discovery, assessment, and dependency analysis of existing databases
Migrate databases using appropriate approaches (rehosting, replatforming, or modernization)
Support migration of missioncritical healthcare systems with minimal downtime and data loss
Validate data integrity, performance, and application compatibility postmigration
Database Administration & Operations
Administer and support enterprise database platforms such as SQL Server, and potentially Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL
Manage databases across onpremises, Azure IaaS, and Azure PaaS services (e.g., Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance)
Perform database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management
Monitor database performance and optimize queries, indexing, and resource utilization
Azure Database Services
Design and support Azure database solutions aligned with performance, availability, and security best practices
Implement high availability, replication, and georedundancy strategies in Azure
Support connectivity between Azure databases and hybrid application environments
Assist in cloud cost optimization related to database sizing, licensing, and usage models
Backup, Recovery & Resiliency
Design and manage database backup and recovery strategies in hybrid and cloud environments
Support disaster recovery, failover testing, and business continuity planning
Ensure recovery point (RPO) and recovery time (RTO) objectives are met
Validate backup success and regularly test restores
Security, Compliance & Data Governance
Ensure databases comply with HIPAA, HITECH, and internal data security requirements
Implement database security controls, encryption at rest and in transit, and access management
Support audits, vulnerability remediation, and compliance reporting
Partner with security teams to protect sensitive member and claims data
Automation, Documentation & Collaboration
Utilize scripting and automation tools (PowerShell, TSQL, Azure CLI) to streamline database operations
Participate in migration planning, cutover execution, and postmigration optimization
Create and maintain database architecture documentation, standards, and operational runbooks
Collaborate closely with application, infrastructure, cloud, and project management teams
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience as a Database Administrator in enterprise environments
- Handson experience with data center to cloud database migrations
- Strong expertise with Microsoft SQL Server administration
- Experience supporting databases in Microsoft Azure
- Knowledge of backup, recovery, and disaster recovery best practices
- Experience working in healthcare
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting health plan or payer systems (claims, enrollment, data warehouses)
- Handson experience with Azure PaaS database services
- Familiarity with database performance tuning and migration tools
- Experience with Always On Availability Groups or similar HA/DR technologies
- Azure certifications (Azure Database Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect)
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a projectdriven environment
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement abilities