Azure AD & MS SQL Server Admin (Australia)

As an Azure AD & MS SQL Administrator based in Australia, you will be responsible for setting up and maintaining Azure Hybrid Cloud Core Infrastructure and installing, maintaining & upgrading MS SQL Server Database on Azure Cloud in a Secure, HA & DR Environment. Your key responsibilities will include creating detailed design documents, architectural diagrams, and solution blueprints for Azure Administrator Activities. You will organize resources by creating a structured subscription model that aligns with business units, environments, and cost centers. Additionally, you will conduct assessments of current infrastructure and recommend cloud migration strategies. For Azure AD Admin Activities, you will implement identity and access management solutions using Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), manage and maintain the Azure Active Directory environment, create, modify, and delete user accounts, groups, and roles, and integrate Azure AD with other cloud services and on-premises systems. In terms of MS SQL Server DBA tasks, you will be responsible for migrating databases from on-premises to the Azure cloud, configuring databases for optimal performance and security, implementing indexing strategies for optimization, and creating indexed views. You will also write scripts for regular maintenance tasks, automate backups, and generate reports. Disaster recovery procedures will be a key focus, including configuring Standby Databases and performing periodic DR-Drills. To succeed in this role, you must possess skills in Azure Cloud Administration, Active Directory (AD), ADFS Administration, Azure DevOps CI/CD Pipelines Security setup, MS SQL Server Administration, and Windows Server Administration. Relevant certifications such as Exam AZ-800, Exam AZ-801, SC-300, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300), and MCDBA/MCITP Database certification will be beneficial. Moreover, strong communication skills, effective leadership abilities, and proficiency in written communication, Excel, and PowerPoint are essential for this position. You should be capable of addressing customer inquiries promptly and professionally, articulating ideas effectively, and ensuring clear and concise communication to understand requirements and expectations.,