SQL Server & Azure Cloud Management Engineer

Comp: Allied Engineering Works Ltd

https://aewinfra.com

Location : Delhi (Samaypur Badli), near metro station

Job Title: SQL Server & Azure Cloud Management Engineer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled SQL Server & Azure Cloud Management Engineer responsible for managing Microsoft SQL Server databases, Azure cloud infrastructure, deployments, security, backup and recovery, and system performance. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in database administration, cloud resource management, server administration, and CI/CD automation to ensure secure, reliable, and scalable systems.Key Responsibilities1. SQL Server Database Management

• Install, configure, maintain, and monitor Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, views, triggers, and indexes.
• Analyze query execution plans and troubleshoot performance issues, blocking, and deadlocks.
• Perform database backup, restoration, recovery, and disaster recovery activities.
• Manage database users, roles, permissions, and authentication.
• Monitor database health, capacity, storage utilization, and availability.
• Implement database security, auditing, and data integrity measures.
• Manage database deployments, schema changes, and production releases.

2. Azure Cloud Management

• Provision, configure, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure and resources.
• Manage Azure Virtual Machines running Windows and Linux.
• Configure Azure Virtual Networks, subnets, Network Security Groups (NSGs), firewalls, and connectivity.
• Manage Azure Storage Accounts, Key Vault, and other relevant Azure services.
• Implement identity and access management using Microsoft Entra ID and Azure RBAC.
• Configure Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, alerts, and diagnostic settings.
• Implement infrastructure backup and recovery using Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery, where applicable.
• Monitor cloud resource utilization and optimize Azure costs.
• Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure, networking, server, and deployment issues.

3. Deployment, Automation & Security

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps.
• Support application and database deployments across development, testing, and production environments.
• Work with Docker containers and container-based deployment processes.
• Apply security best practices for servers, databases, cloud resources, and network access.
• Manage configuration, access permissions, secrets, and credentials securely.
• Maintain technical documentation, deployment procedures, and operational runbooks.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to improve system availability and reliability.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL.
• Experience with stored procedures, functions, views, triggers, indexing, and query optimization.
• Knowledge of SQL Server backup, restore, monitoring, and recovery.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services.
• Understanding of Azure Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Storage Accounts, and networking.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Azure RBAC, Key Vault, and cloud security.
• Experience with Windows Server and Linux administration.
• Knowledge of Docker and containerization.
• Experience with GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of firewalls, access control, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of cloud backup, disaster recovery, and cost optimization.

Tools & Technologies

• Database: Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
• Cloud Platform: Microsoft Azure, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure SQL
• Security: Microsoft Entra ID, Azure RBAC, Key Vault, NSGs, firewalls
• Monitoring: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, SQL Server Query Store
• DevOps: Git, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps
• Containers: Docker
• Operating Systems: Windows Server, Linux
• Backup & Recovery: SQL Server backup/restore, Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing production databases and cloud infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Azure SQL Database and SQL Server hosted on Azure Virtual Machines.
• Knowledge of PowerShell, Azure CLI, or scripting for automation.
• Understanding of high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Experience with cloud cost management, resource governance, and security compliance.

Thanks & Regards,

Aarti Saini