Cloud DBA (Azure SQL)

Senior SQL Server DBA White Plains Direct Hire $130,000-$150,000 This is a hands-on role where you will own the performance, integrity, and scalability of a critical database environment spanning both on-premises SQL Server and Azure SQL. You will be walking into an existing environment, assessing what's there, and optimizing it the right way — this is not a maintain-what-exists role, it's a fix-and-build role. What You'll Do Monitor, diagnose, and resolve performance bottlenecks across SQL Server and Azure SQL Database and Managed Instance environments Optimize queries, indexing strategies, execution plans, stored procedures, and database configurations Design, build, and maintain ETL pipelines using Azure Data Factory and SSIS Assess an existing environment and implement proper structure, security, and best practices where they are lacking Manage backup and recovery strategies, geo-replication, failover groups, and high availability configurations Implement and enforce schema-level security, data masking, encryption, and access controls Collaborate with security teams to ensure database security standards are applied correctly Conduct regular performance reporting, capacity planning, and data lifecycle management Qualifications 5+ years of SQL Server DBA experience with at least 3 years focused on Azure SQL Strong T-SQL — complex queries, stored procedures, triggers, and views Hands-on Azure Data Factory and/or SSIS experience for ETL pipeline work Proven ability to assess and remediate a poorly structured existing database environment Schema design and database security best practices Experience working alongside a security team to apply standards Bonus CI/CD familiarity a plus — DevOps owns the pipeline but collaboration is expected SQL as code mindset a plus Welcome to ConsultNet, a premier national provider of technology talent and solutions. Our expertise spans across project services, contract-to-hire, direct search, and managed services onshore, nearshore, and hybrid. For over 25 years, we have connected thousands of consultants with meaningful roles through a personal, communication-driven approach, partnering with a diverse client base to build high-performing teams and create lasting impact. Our comprehensive service offerings cover a wide range of technology and engineering positions across key markets nationwide. Learn more at . We champion equality and inclusivity, proudly supporting an Equal Opportunity Employer policy. We welcome applicants regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other status protected by law.