Database Infrastructure Engineer

About the job

**Database Infrastructure Engineer (SQL Server / Azure)

Hybrid role. Will work onsite in Downtown Atlanta and WFH.

Long-term contract need.**

We're looking for a Database Infrastructure Engineer to own and optimize our core database environments. This role combines hands-on SQL Server administration with infrastructure automation — you'll design automated job scheduling, scripted maintenance workflows, and disaster recovery processes that keep mission-critical systems running at peak uptime.

What You'll Do

• Manage and configure database infrastructure across Windows Server and Azure Cloud environments, including hardware/software provisioning and user permissions
• Build and maintain automated database jobs, ETL workflows, and maintenance routines using PowerShell and SSIS
• Monitor performance, tune queries, and manage indexing strategies to resolve bottlenecks proactively
• Maintain and test disaster recovery and high-availability strategies, including failover testing
• Provide on-call support for critical production systems
• Ensure compliance with data governance and applicable state data privacy regulations
• Partner with application development teams on environment configuration, IIS administration, and security best practices

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• Strong hands-on experience administering MS SQL Server, Windows Server, and Azure
• Advanced PowerShell and SSIS scripting ability
• Solid grasp of storage, network architecture, and cloud infrastructure concepts
• Strong troubleshooting skills under pressure for production incidents

Nice to Have

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent SQL Server certification
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and .NET applications
• Experience with Power BI, Power Automate, or PowerApps