Database Administrator (DBA) – Azure Cloud Migration

About the job

Job Title – Database Administrator (DBA)

Location – Remote (United States based only)

Experience - 8+ years

Employment Type – Contract (with possibility of long term commitment)

Duration – at least December 2026 -April 2027; fully anticipate extension through February 2028

CitiusTech is a leading digital and enterprise AI company for healthcare and life sciences organizations. We enable 140+ enterprises to build a human-first ecosystem that is efficient, effective, and equitable. Leveraging deep domain expertise and next-generation technologies including AI, Cloud, Data, and Intelligent Automation, we assist our clients to realize their vision, accelerate transformation, and achieve business outcomes. With 7,700+ healthcare technology professionals worldwide, CitiusTech powers digital innovation, business transformation, and industry-wide convergence through next-generation technologies, solutions, and products.

Why CitiusTech

Healthcare isn't just another industry for us. It's our singular focus. For 21+ years, we have combined technology and domain expertise to shape better healthcare outcomes. As part of CitiusTech, you will build future-ready skills while becoming an expert in a domain where innovation creates real human impact.

Here's an opportunity to be part of that journey.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to support a large‑scale data center to Microsoft Azure cloud migration for a healthcare payer organization. This role will be responsible for planning, migrating, modernizing, and supporting enterprise database platforms across on‑premises, cloud, and hybrid environments while ensuring performance, availability, data integrity, and compliance with healthcare regulatory requirements (HIPAA/HITECH).

The ideal candidate has strong hands‑on experience with enterprise databases, cloud database services in Azure, and large infrastructure transformation or modernization initiatives in regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

Database Migration & Modernization

• Design and execute database migration strategies from on‑prem data centers to Microsoft Azure
• Perform discovery, assessment, and dependency analysis of existing databases
• Migrate databases using appropriate approaches (re‑hosting, re‑platforming, or modernization)
• Support migration of mission‑critical healthcare systems with minimal downtime and data loss
• Validate data integrity, performance, and application compatibility post‑migration

Database Administration & Operations

• Administer and support enterprise database platforms such as SQL Server, and potentially Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL
• Manage databases across on‑premises, Azure IaaS, and Azure PaaS services (e.g., Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance)
• Perform database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management
• Monitor database performance and optimize queries, indexing, and resource utilization

Azure Database Services

• Design and support Azure database solutions aligned with performance, availability, and security best practices
• Implement high availability, replication, and geo‑redundancy strategies in Azure
• Support connectivity between Azure databases and hybrid application environments
• Assist in cloud cost optimization related to database sizing, licensing, and usage models

Backup, Recovery & Resiliency

• Design and manage database backup and recovery strategies in hybrid and cloud environments
• Support disaster recovery, failover testing, and business continuity planning
• Ensure recovery point (RPO) and recovery time (RTO) objectives are met
• Validate backup success and regularly test restores

Security, Compliance & Data Governance

• Ensure databases comply with HIPAA, HITECH, and internal data security requirements
• Implement database security controls, encryption at rest and in transit, and access management
• Support audits, vulnerability remediation, and compliance reporting
• Partner with security teams to protect sensitive member and claims data

Automation, Documentation & Collaboration

• Utilize scripting and automation tools (PowerShell, T‑SQL, Azure CLI) to streamline database operations
• Participate in migration planning, cutover execution, and post‑migration optimization
• Create and maintain database architecture documentation, standards, and operational runbooks
• Collaborate closely with application, infrastructure, cloud, and project management teams

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Database Administrator in enterprise environments
• Hands‑on experience with data center to cloud database migrations
• Strong expertise with Microsoft SQL Server administration
• Experience supporting databases in Microsoft Azure
• Knowledge of backup, recovery, and disaster recovery best practices
• Experience working in healthcare

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting health plan or payer systems (claims, enrollment, data warehouses)
• Hands‑on experience with Azure PaaS database services
• Familiarity with database performance tuning and migration tools
• Experience with Always On Availability Groups or similar HA/DR technologies
• Azure certifications (Azure Database Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect)

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a project‑driven environment
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement abilities

Employment Type – Contract (with possibility of long term commitment)

Duration – at least December 2026 -April 2027; fully anticipate extension through February 2028

Compensation - $80-$97/hr

Life at CitiusTech

We focus on building highly motivated engineering teams and thought leaders with an entrepreneurial mindset, centered on our core values of Passion, Respect, Openness, Unity, and Depth (PROUD) of knowledge. Our success lies in creating a fun, transparent, non-hierarchical, diverse work culture that focuses on continuous learning and work-life balance.

Rated by our employees as the ‘Great Place to Work for’ according to the Great Place to Work survey. We offer you a comprehensive set of benefits to ensure that you have a long and rewarding career with us.

Our EVP

Be You Be Awesome is our EVP and it reflects our continuing efforts to create CitiusTech as a great place to work where our employees can thrive, both personally and professionally. It encompasses the unique benefits and opportunities we offer to support your growth, well-being, and success throughout your journey with us and beyond. Together with our clients, we are solving some of the greatest healthcare challenges and positively impacting human lives. Welcome to the world of Faster Growth, Higher Learning, and Stronger Impact.

Join CitiusTech. Be You. Be Awesome.

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Disclosures: -

This posting complies with applicable pay transparency laws in states such as California, Colorado, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, and others.

CitiusTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.