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The Lead SQL Infrastructure Architect leads the planning, design, and engineering of enterprise-level infrastructure and platforms related to the SQL Server environment. The Lead SQL Infrastructure Architect works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
The Lead SQL Infrastructure Architect performs technical planning, architecture development and modification of specifications for the SQL Server environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the architecture, design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise SQL Server platforms.
Develop and maintain database infrastructure standards, roadmaps, and best practices.
Design highly available and disaster recovery solutions using technologies such as SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, and Replication.
Partner with engineering, cloud, security, and application teams to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions.
Evaluate new technologies, products, and services to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
Provide technical leadership for large-scale infrastructure modernization, migration, and transformation initiatives.
Optimize database performance, scalability, capacity planning, and operational efficiency.
Establish monitoring, automation, and maintenance strategies to ensure platform health and uptime.
Drive security and compliance initiatives, including data protection, access management, and audit readiness.
Lead technical projects, mentor engineers, and serve as an escalation point for complex production issues.
Present recommendations and strategic guidance to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of experience supporting, administering, and architecting Microsoft SQL Server environments.
2+ years of experience leading technical projects, infrastructure initiatives, or engineering teams.
Expertise in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, and database security.
Experience with SQL Server technologies such as Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, and T-SQL.
Strong understanding of Windows Server, storage, networking, and enterprise infrastructure.
Experience supporting production-critical database environments in large-scale organizations.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Passion for delivering reliable technology solutions and improving customer experiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in a technical field.
10+ years of SQL Server infrastructure and architecture experience.
Experience with Microsoft Azure SQL, Azure Virtual Machines, and hybrid cloud environments.
Experience with PowerShell, automation, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates).
Background in healthcare, insurance, or other highly regulated industries.
Microsoft certifications such as Azure Database Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
Experience with enterprise monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk, Datadog, Dynatrace, or SolarWinds.
Proven ability to mentor engineers and influence enterprise architecture decisions.
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