Highly skilled Senior Azure Solutions Architect with deep expertise in designing, deploying, and optimizing containerized workloads on Microsoft Azure. This role demands hands-on mastery of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), PaaS offerings, and a strategic understanding of Disaster Recovery (DR), High Availability (HA), and cost optimization in cloud environments.<br>You’ll lead architecture efforts for mission-critical applications, ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native solutions that meet performance and business objectives.<br> <br>🛠️ Key Responsibilities<br>• Architect and implement containerized solutions using AKS, Azure Container Apps, and other Azure-native services.<br>• Lead end-to-end Kubernetes lifecycle management: deployment, configuration, scaling, monitoring, and security hardening.<br>• Design and integrate Azure PaaS services (App Services, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, etc.) into cloud-native architectures.<br>• Optimize container performance through resource tuning, image optimization, and efficient orchestration strategies.<br>• Manage and secure Azure Container Registry (ACR), including image lifecycle policies, access controls, and geo-replication.<br>• Implement container security best practices, including vulnerability scanning, secrets management, and runtime protection.<br>• Oversee CVE management for container images, ensuring timely patching and compliance with security standards.<br>• Develop and maintain DR and HA strategies across regions and availability zones using Azure Site Recovery, Traffic Manager, and Load Balancer.<br>• Deliver cost-effective solutions, leveraging Azure pricing calculators, reserved instances, autoscaling, and workload right-sizing.<br>• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, guiding cloud adoption and DevOps practices.<br>• Create and maintain architecture diagrams, documentation, and runbooks for operational excellence.<br>• Stay current with Azure innovations and proactively recommend improvements.<br> <br>🎯 Required Qualifications<br>• 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with at least 5 years focused on Microsoft Azure.<br>• Proven hands-on expertise with AKS and container orchestration tools (Helm, Kustomize, etc.).<br>• Strong experience with Azure PaaS services and microservices architecture.<br>• Deep understanding of Kubernetes networking, storage, security, and performance tuning.<br>• Expertise in container optimization, registry management, and security hardening.<br>• Solid experience with CVE tracking and remediation for container images.<br>• Strong grasp of Azure DR and HA strategies, including geo-redundancy and failover mechanisms.<br>• Experience with cost estimation and optimization in Azure environments.<br>• Proficiency in IaC tools like Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.<br>• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins.<br>• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.<br> <br>🌟 Preferred Qualifications<br>• Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.<br>• Experience with hybrid cloud or multi-cloud strategies.<br>• Familiarity with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd).<br>• Background in regulated industrie
Highly skilled Senior Azure Solutions Architect with deep expertise in designing, deploying, and optimizing containerized workloads on Microsoft Azure. This role demands hands-on mastery of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), PaaS offerings, and a strategic understanding of Disaster Recovery (DR), High Availability (HA), and cost optimization in cloud environments.<br>You’ll lead architecture efforts for mission-critical applications, ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native solutions that meet performance and business objectives.<br> <br>🛠️ Key Responsibilities<br>• Architect and implement containerized solutions using AKS, Azure Container Apps, and other Azure-native services.<br>• Lead end-to-end Kubernetes lifecycle management: deployment, configuration, scaling, monitoring, and security hardening.<br>• Design and integrate Azure PaaS services (App Services, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, etc.) into cloud-native architectures.<br>• Optimize container performance through resource tuning, image optimization, and efficient orchestration strategies.<br>• Manage and secure Azure Container Registry (ACR), including image lifecycle policies, access controls, and geo-replication.<br>• Implement container security best practices, including vulnerability scanning, secrets management, and runtime protection.<br>• Oversee CVE management for container images, ensuring timely patching and compliance with security standards.<br>• Develop and maintain DR and HA strategies across regions and availability zones using Azure Site Recovery, Traffic Manager, and Load Balancer.<br>• Deliver cost-effective solutions, leveraging Azure pricing calculators, reserved instances, autoscaling, and workload right-sizing.<br>• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, guiding cloud adoption and DevOps practices.<br>• Create and maintain architecture diagrams, documentation, and runbooks for operational excellence.<br>• Stay current with Azure innovations and proactively recommend improvements.<br> <br>🎯 Required Qualifications<br>• 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with at least 5 years focused on Microsoft Azure.<br>• Proven hands-on expertise with AKS and container orchestration tools (Helm, Kustomize, etc.).<br>• Strong experience with Azure PaaS services and microservices architecture.<br>• Deep understanding of Kubernetes networking, storage, security, and performance tuning.<br>• Expertise in container optimization, registry management, and security hardening.<br>• Solid experience with CVE tracking and remediation for container images.<br>• Strong grasp of Azure DR and HA strategies, including geo-redundancy and failover mechanisms.<br>• Experience with cost estimation and optimization in Azure environments.<br>• Proficiency in IaC tools like Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.<br>• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins.<br>• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.<br> <br>🌟 Preferred Qualifications<br>• Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.<br>• Experience with hybrid cloud or multi-cloud strategies.<br>• Familiarity with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd).<br>• Background in regulated industrie
<p>**US Citizens Only**</p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking a skilled and adaptable SQL Database Administrator to support the development, maintenance, and monitoring of databases within a diverse technical environment. This role involves both traditional DBA responsibilities and active participation in cross-functional projects. The ideal candidate is self-driven, has a solid foundation in database administration, and enjoys solving complex challenges with innovative solutions.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Data Application Layer Ownership:</li><li>Understand how applications interact with databases. Lead data modeling efforts and collaborate with architecture and development teams on both logical and physical database design.</li><li>Database Performance Management:</li><li>Develop performance benchmarks, conduct performance testing, and optimize SQL queries and database configurations.</li><li>Data Management Across Environments:</li><li>Manage and synchronize data across development, testing, and production environments, including migrations between different database platforms.</li><li>Database Design Standards:</li><li>Enforce consistent design conventions and create optimal data models tailored to specific requirements, including normalization and denormalization strategies.</li><li>Application Design Collaboration:</li><li>Work closely with developers to address issues related to application design, data modeling, access, and reporting.</li><li>Development Process Integration:</li><li>Utilize version control for databases, automate deployment processes, and implement standards and procedures for database changes and upgrades.</li><li>Troubleshooting and Debugging:</li><li>Diagnose and resolve database-related issues, and tune systems for improved performance.</li><li>Continuous Learning:</li><li>Embrace opportunities to work with various relational and NoSQL databases. A passion for learning and exploring new technologies is highly valued.</li><li>Leadership and Mentorship:</li><li>Lead by example, mentor junior DBAs, and drive efforts to meet project deadlines effectively.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented SQL Database Administrator to join our team in Dallas, Texas. In this role, you will manage and optimize database operations while contributing to automation and cloud-based projects. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work with advanced technologies and enhance your expertise in database management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server databases to ensure optimal performance.<br>• Monitor database systems and implement tuning strategies to enhance efficiency.<br>• Execute backup and recovery procedures to safeguard data integrity.<br>• Perform routine maintenance, including updates and patch management.<br>• Collaborate with development teams to optimize SQL queries and database designs.<br>• Document database configurations, processes, and any modifications.<br>• Manage database security by configuring access permissions and roles.<br>• Optimize indexes to improve query performance and troubleshoot blocking and deadlock issues.<br>• Work with Azure SQL Managed Instances and automate database tasks.<br>• Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell and Python to streamline administrative processes.
We are looking for a skilled Oracle DBA Consultant to join our team on a part-time, contract basis. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to assist in the setup and configuration of Oracle Enterprise Manager for Oracle Data Guard, while providing hands-on training to internal team members. This is an excellent opportunity to share your knowledge and make a significant impact within a manufacturing environment located in Irving, Texas.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Configure and implement Oracle Enterprise Manager for Oracle Data Guard to meet operational requirements.<br>• Provide one-on-one training and mentorship to internal team members, guiding them through hands-on setup processes.<br>• Conduct comprehensive knowledge transfer sessions to ensure team members can proficiently use Oracle tools.<br>• Develop detailed and user-friendly documentation outlining setup processes and best practices for Oracle Enterprise Manager.<br>• Act as a subject matter expert to resolve technical inquiries and challenges related to Oracle Data Guard.<br>• Collaborate with the client’s team to ensure seamless integration and functionality of Oracle systems.<br>• Optimize Oracle database performance, ensuring reliability and scalability.<br>• Share insights and recommendations to improve database management practices.<br>• Maintain flexibility to adapt to the client’s scheduling needs within the 20-hour weekly commitment.
