Azure Administrator with SQL DBA Skills

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Job description

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NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Azure Administrator with SQL DBA Skills to join our team in Richmond, Virginia (US-VA), United States (US).

Azure Administrator with SQL SERVER DBA Skills

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Azure Administrator - Provision, configure, manage and monitor Azure virtual machines (Most Window VMs, and very few Linux), storage accounts, IaaS, PaaS, and networking components (load balancers, Application Gateway, vNet, VPN Gateway, etc.); Perform regular OS and security patching, backups/restore and implement disaster recovery for Azure resources with maintenance, trouble shooting.

Expert in SQL Server Database Administration, including SQL Server on VM, Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance.

Provide Azure storage management, Azure virtual desktop related infrastructure support.

Azure Security - be able to set up and manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Key Vault, network security, data encryption and related security compliance and remediation.

DevOps - be able to set up and integrate related DevOps process, managing CI/CD pipelines for Azure applications.

Provide performance monitoring - be able to set up and manage Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Network Watcher and relate automated alerts in emails based on pre-configured rules and thresholds and perform related monitoring and trouble shooting.

Expert in Azure Kubernetes support, including set up, configuration and support.

Support 24x7 operation including incident response and issue resolution.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in an Information Technology or equivalent

Five (5) years' experience as Azure Cloud Administrator or Azure Cloud Engineer

Certification - Azure Administrator Associate or higher

Prefer to have SQL Server Database Administrator related training or certificate.

US local resident

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at (url removed)

NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.

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