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Wij verzorgen IT-projecten bij diverse top 100-klanten over heel Vlaanderen en Brussel in volgende IT-domeinen: Application Development, Infrastructure Services & Software Testing. Met 15 jaar ervaring achter de kiezen kunnen wij perfect tegemoet komen aan jouw individuele noden. Bij ons kan en mag je groeien en leren, kortom floreren in jouw job. Sounds good? Op vandaag hebben wij reeds 180 fijne collega's op project. \nOm ons team verder te versterken zijn we momenteel op zoek naar: Azure Cloud DBA Engineer\n\nFor a large organisation operating in a complex and highly regulated environment, we are looking for an experienced Senior Azure Cloud DBA Engineer.\n\nThe organisation is undergoing a major digital transformation, modernising traditional database platforms and expanding its capabilities within Microsoft Azure.\n\nAs a Senior Azure Cloud DBA Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, building, automating, securing and managing modern cloud-based database platforms.\n\nYou will be part of a specialised Database Administration & Engineering team, working closely with Cloud Architects, Platform Engineers, Infrastructure Architects, Cybersecurity teams, developers and operations teams.\n\nYou combine in-depth knowledge of SQL Server and Azure database technologies with expertise in automation, Infrastructure as Code, DevOps and cloud architecture.\n\nA particular focus will be placed on the further implementation and governance of Cosmos DB, Azure SQL Database and automated database platforms.\n\nYour responsibilities\n\n1. Azure Database Platform Engineering\n\nDesign, implement and manage enterprise-grade database platforms within Microsoft Azure.\n\nDevelop and optimise Azure SQL Database and Cosmos DB services.\n\nIntegrate database solutions into Azure Landing Zones.\n\nDesign secure and scalable database architectures.\n\nImplement Private Endpoints, Private DNS and network security.\n\nDevelop High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions.\n\nManage backup and recovery strategies.\n\nContribute to further cloud adoption and platform modernisation.\n\n2. Cosmos DB Engineering & NoSQL Governance\n\nDesign, implement and manage Cosmos DB environments.\n\nDevelop efficient NoSQL data models.\n\nEstablish standards and governance principles for NoSQL databases.\n\nOptimise performance, capacity and cloud costs.\n\nEnsure security, documentation and metadata management.\n\nBridge traditional relational database architectures with document-oriented solutions.\n\n3. Database Administration & Data Security\n\nDesign and automate data refresh processes for non-production environments.\n\nImplement data masking, scrambling and anonymisation techniques.\n\nEnsure GDPR-compliant processing of test and development data.\n\nPreserve business logic and referential integrity during data transformations.\n\nDevelop consistent and reusable solutions for SQL Server, Azure SQL Database and Cosmos DB.\n\n4. Infrastructure as Code & DevOps\n\nDevelop and maintain reusable Terraform modules.\n\nAutomate database deployments through Infrastructure as Code.\n\nSet up and maintain CI/CD pipelines.\n\nDevelop PowerShell scripts and automation solutions.\n\nWork according to DevOps principles and best practices.\n\nEnsure consistent, secure and reproducible deployments across different environments.\n\n5. SQL Server & Performance Engineering\n\nAct as a senior technical point of contact for SQL Server and Azure SQL.\n\nAnalyse and resolve complex database performance issues.\n\nPerform root cause analyses.\n\nOptimise SQL queries and database configurations.\n\nCarry out capacity planning and performance analysis.\n\nMonitor database security and operational stability.\n\nWork with monitoring and analysis tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Query Store and Extended Events.\n\n6. Operational Support & Coaching\n\nProvide Tier 3 support for complex technical issues.\n\nPerform technical assessments and security reviews.\n\nShare knowledge and best practices within the DBA team.\n\nMentor and coach junior DBA professionals.\n\nActively contribute to continuous improvement and technical innovation.\n\nYour profile\n\nYou have at least 5 years of relevant experience as a Database Administrator, Database Engineer or Cloud DBA.\n\nYou have demonstrable experience with SQL Server and database administration.\n\nYou have extensive experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure Database Engineering.\n\nYou have hands-on experience with Azure SQL Database.\n\nYou have experience with Cosmos DB, including data modelling, performance optimisation and governance.\n\nYou have experience designing and implementing Azure database solutions using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.\n\nYou have strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code and DevOps.\n\nYou are familiar with database security, monitoring, troubleshooting and performance tuning.\n\nYou have strong analytical skills and take ownership of your technical solutions.\n\nYou can explain complex technical concepts in an understandable way.\n\nYou are solution-oriented, pragmatic and enjoy collaborating with different technical teams.\n\nYou have coaching skills and enjoy sharing your knowledge with colleagues.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nDatabase Technologies\n\nMicrosoft SQL Server\n\nSQL Server Administration\n\nAzure SQL Database\n\nCosmos DB\n\nT-SQL\n\nDatabase Security\n\nPerformance Engineering\n\nData Modelling\n\nMicrosoft Azure & Cloud\n\nMicrosoft Azure\n\nAzure Landing Zones\n\nPrivate Endpoints\n\nPrivate DNS\n\nNetwork Security\n\nMicrosoft Entra ID\n\nManaged Identities\n\nAzure Key Vault\n\nHigh Availability & Disaster Recovery\n\nBackup & Recovery\n\nAutomation & DevOps\n\nTerraform\n\nInfrastructure as Code (IaC)\n\nPowerShell\n\nGit\n\nAzure DevOps\n\nCI/CD Pipelines\n\nDeployment Automation\n\nMonitoring & Troubleshooting\n\nAzure Monitor\n\nLog Analytics\n\nQuery Store\n\nExtended Events\n\nRoot Cause Analysis\n\nPerformance Troubleshooting\n\nArchitecture & Governance\n\nDatabase Architecture\n\nData Governance\n\nSecurity Governance\n\nOperational Governance\n\nNoSQL Governance\n\nNice to have\n\nExperience with one or more of the following technologies is considered a plus:\n\nAzure SQL Managed Instance\n\nAzure Functions\n\nAzure Logic Apps\n\nAzure Batch\n\nAzure Container Apps\n\nAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)\n\nAppDynamics\n\nSQL Sentry\n\nRedgate Toolbelt\n\nRedgate Monitor\n\nErwin Data Modeler\n\nER/360\n\nMicrosoft Purview\n\nArchiMate\n\nTOGAF\n\nAdditionally, experience in highly regulated environments, cloud transformation programmes and the development of reusable platform services is a significant advantage.\n\nLanguage requirements\n\nEnglish: Good professional proficiency (required).\n\nDutch: Good command is an advantage.\n\nFrench: Good command is an advantage.\n\n IT-Planet - 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