Job Description A Tampa-based employer is seeking a skilled Azure SQL Database Administrator to support and maintain internal applications built on SQL. This role requires hands-on experience managing SQL databases hosted in an Azure Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) environment. The DBA will be responsible for optimizing SQL queries by identifying performance bottlenecks and collaborating closely with development teams to improve query efficiency. Additional responsibilities include tuning SQL queries to enhance system performance, performing both local and remote Azure service restores, and implementing encryption protocols using Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) for data protection in transit and at rest. Though remote, this person must sit in either Tampa, Florida or Dallas, Texas. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements 7+ years of experience in SQL database administration, including experience with Azure SQL PaaS Experience with SQL development (writing/troubleshooting stored procedures, functions, tables, views, triggers, indexes, and constraints) Experience with SQL Execution plans (being able to analyze the execution plan and identify/resolve performance bottlenecks) Experience working in an Azure PaaS environment Experience with Azure backup and restore processes for both local and remote Azure SQL servers Experience with Bring Your Own Ket operations and implementation Working knowledge of EntraID authentication, Azure SQL Server network security, Azure networking principles, powershell scripting, and third party DBA tools like Toad, pgAdmin, DBeaver, dbForge, and Visual Studio. Azure Database Administrator Certification