Infra & Database Engineer

We are seeking a senior-level Infrastructure & Database Engineer with deep expertise across Windows Server administration and SQL Server database management. This is a high-ownership, production-critical role supporting a regulated healthcare and workers’ compensation environment operating in a hybrid (on-premises + Azure) infrastructure model.

The ideal candidate is equally strong in Windows infrastructure operations and SQL Server database administration, capable of independently managing stability, performance, patching, automation, monitoring, and compliance across both layers of the stack.

This is not a ticket-driven support role. It is a proactive, engineering-focused position requiring technical depth, structured documentation discipline, and operational ownership.

Infrastructure Engineering (Windows & Azure)

• Administer and maintain enterprise Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022).
• Manage OS patching lifecycle including security updates, cumulative updates, emergency remediation, and rollback planning.
• Own infrastructure monitoring via PRTG and Azure Monitor — configure sensors, dashboards, and proactive alerting.
• Manage Azure VMs and hybrid infrastructure integrations.
• Perform system health analysis, capacity planning, and reliability improvements.
• Support virtualization technologies (VMware, Citrix or equivalent).
• Automate operational tasks using PowerShell scripting.
• Maintain infrastructure documentation including runbooks, SOPs, escalation matrices, and RACI definitions.

• Administer and support SQL Server 2016+ production environments.
• Perform advanced performance tuning (execution plans, indexing strategy, statistics management, wait analysis).
• Execute core DBA functions: backups, restore validation, integrity checks, index maintenance, log management, and security reviews.
• Monitor SQL Server and DB2 environments using Redgate, PRTG, Azure dashboards, and native tooling.
• Manage database deployments using Azure DevOps pipelines, DACPACs, DB Maestro, and scripted releases.
• Configure and maintain database monitoring dashboards and alerting frameworks.
• Conduct database capacity planning and proactive health assessments.
• Support database compliance in regulated environments.

• Build and continuously improve runbooks and knowledge documentation.
• Operate in structured change management processes.
• Provide root cause analysis for recurring incidents.
• Define and maintain clear escalation paths for infrastructure and database issues.
• Collaborate with development, application, and infrastructure teams to ensure production stability.

Education
bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Experience

• 8+ years of combined hands-on experience in Windows Server administration and SQL Server database administration.
• Strong production experience in hybrid infrastructure environments (on-premises + Azure).
• Proven track record managing enterprise patching and database performance tuning at scale.
• Experience operating in regulated industries (healthcare, insurance, financial services) preferred.

• Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 administration
• WSUS / SCCM / MECM patch management
• PowerShell automation
• Azure VM administration and monitoring
• PRTG configuration (sensors, alerts, dashboards)
• Virtualization platforms (VMware / Citrix)

• SQL Server 2016+ administration
• Advanced query optimization and execution plan analysis
• T-SQL scripting and troubleshooting
• Redgate SQL Monitor / SQL Compare
• Azure DevOps for database CI/CD
• DB Maestro or equivalent database change automation tool
• Working knowledge of IBM DB2

• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator
• SQL Server certifications
• ITIL Foundation (nice to have)