Senior Database Administrator

Senior Database Administrator Overview

• The Senior Database Administrator ensures secure, reliable, and high-performing data systems supporting core operations and AI initiatives.
• Oversees the enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environment and Azure Data platforms, including Fabric, Cosmos, and Postgres SQL.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with data governance, security, and privacy standards.
• Manages high availability and disaster recovery solutions for mission-critical production systems.
• Optimizes Azure consumption and recommends cost-effective strategies for cloud resource management.
• Acts as a technical liaison during vendor implementation phases, validating deliverables against architecture and security requirements.
• Maintains documentation of data architecture and release processes to support knowledge transfer and audit readiness.
• Provides expertise in modern data platforms and AI integrations to enhance organizational capabilities.

Senior Database Administrator Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Administer and tune Microsoft SQL Server environments, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Design and implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions for critical systems.
• Manage Microsoft Fabric capacity and optimize utilization based on usage data.
• Administer Lakehouse, Warehouse, and OneLake storage, ensuring schema evolution and data integrity.
• Implement and audit security measures, including row-level security and encryption protocols.
• Monitor Azure consumption and recommend strategies for cost optimization and resource management.
• Collaborate with teams to align data systems with governance and compliance standards.
• Act as a technical contact during vendor-led implementations, ensuring alignment with requirements.

Senior Database Administrator Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 6-8 years of progressive database administration experience, including Microsoft SQL Server expertise.
• Proven experience with high availability and disaster recovery solutions for production systems.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric or equivalent modern data platforms.
• Solid understanding of data security protocols, including encryption and access control.
• Familiarity with Azure AI Search and OpenAI/Microsoft Foundry implementations preferred.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools, such as Terraform, for Azure provisioning.
• Legal industry experience preferred; familiarity with iManage and Aderant strongly preferred.