Azure Security Engineer

About DMI

DMI is a leading global provider of digital services working at the intersection of public and private sectors. With broad capabilities across IT managed services, cybersecurity, cloud migration and application development, DMI provides on-site and remote support to clients within governments, healthcare, financial services, transportation, manufacturing, and other critical infrastructure sectors. DMI has grown to over 2,100+ employees globally and has been continually recognized as a Top Workplace in both regional and national categories.

About the Opportunity

DMI, LLC seeks an Azure Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience implementing and managing the operational aspects of cloud-native and hybrid data platform solutions built on SQL Server and Azure SQL services. The Azure Data Engineer will be crucial in shaping our building database using Azure PAAS and ensuring our data systems' scalability, reliability, and performance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Experience with strong migrating resources to Azure, Azure Administration, Azure Infrastructure Operations, and end-to-end Project Management.
• Develop data integration strategies to enable seamless data flow across systems.
• Optimize database performance and scalability through efficient design and configuration.
• Implement SQL Server cluster and high availability solutions to ensure maximum uptime and reliability.
• Manage the development and performance of SQL databases for web applications.
• Configure and maintain database servers and processes.
• Develop, implement, and oversee SQL Server database policies and procedures to ensure databases' integrity, availability, and accompanying software.
• Create, maintain, and execute scheduled jobs, data extracts, data refreshes, data loads, and data replication.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database integrity issues, performance issues, blocking and deadlocking issues, replication issues, connectivity issues, security issues, etc.
• Support migration efforts from on-premises databases to Azure SQL Database and other cloud-based solutions, including migrating from IaaS SQL Server to PaaS Managed Instance.
• Design and implement Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform.
• Utilize Azure Data Factory for ETL processes and data migration, including migrating SSIS to Azure Data Factory.
• Utilize Python/PowerShell for scripting and automation tasks related to data processing and analysis.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in data architecture and recommend innovations to enhance our data infrastructure.

Qualifications

Education and Years of Experience: 

• 5+ years of experience in Administering SQL Server databases in production environments.
• Contains a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Required and Desired Skills/Certifications:

• Expertise in SQL Server, including database design, optimization, and administration, with experience in SQL Server cluster and high availability configurations.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure data services, including Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse Analytics, etc.
• Experience with data integration techniques and tools like Azure Data Factory.
• Knowledgeable of T-SQL (Indexes, Triggers, Functions, Packages, and Procedures).
• Knowledge of PowerShell/Python for scripting and automation tasks.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of backups, restores, and recovery models.
• Microsoft Azure certification(s) (e.g., Azure Data Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect) is a plus.

Additional Requirements:

• Microsoft Azure certification(s) (e.g., Azure Data Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect) is a plus.

Min Citizenship Status Required: Min H1 B. Preferrred EAD/GC or US Citizen

Physical Requirements: No Physical requirement needed for this position.

Working at DMI

DMI is a diverse, prosperous, and rewarding place to work. Being part of the DMI family means we care about your wellbeing. We offer a variety of perks and benefits that help meet various interests and needs, while still having the opportunity to work directly with several of our award-winning, Fortune 1000 clients. The following categories make up your DMI wellbeing:

• Convenience/Concierge - Virtual visits through health insurance, pet insurance, commuter benefits, discount tickets for movies, travel, and many other items to provide convenience.
• Development – Annual performance management, continuing education, and tuition assistance, internal job opportunities along with career enrichment and advancement to help each employee with their professional and personal development.
• Financial – Generous 401k matches both pre-tax and post-tax (ROTH) contributions along with financial wellness education, EAP, Life Insurance and Disability help provide financial stability for each DMI employee.
• Recognition – Great achievements do not go unnoticed by DMI through Annual Awards ceremony, service anniversaries, peer-to-peer acknowledgment, employee referral bonuses.
• Wellness – Healthcare benefits, Wellness programs, Flu Shots, Biometric screenings, and several other wellness options.

Employees are valued for their talents and contributions. We all take pride in helping our customers achieve their goals, which in turn contributes to the overall success of the company. The company does and will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination based on their physical or mental disability or veteran status. DMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability. DMI maintains a drug-free workplace.

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Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US citizenship may be required for some positions.

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