About the Role

The Database & Cloud 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

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

Technical Skills:

• 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