Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Citrin Cooperman is a dynamic company that fosters professional growth and collaboration. They are seeking a Senior Database Administrator to join their Development team, focusing on building and securing a next-generation data platform while connecting legacy systems to the cloud.
Responsibilities
- Design and maintain the hybrid database architectures connecting on-premises SQL Servers to Microsoft Fabric. Serve as the primary DBA SME supporting the broader Fabric Data Platform implementation team
- Help define the core service catalog and operational SLA standards for the new Data Operations team. Design, document, and implement a standardized, repeatable intake process for all enterprise data requests
- Ensure all data is efficiently stored, highly accessible, and cleanly integrated from various source systems into the Fabric environment, preparing it for downstream analytics and AI workloads
- Manage the setup, configuration, and maintenance of all connections to diverse data sources. Configure and support client tools required for secure enterprise data access
- Continuously monitor system health and database performance. Proactively troubleshoot bottlenecks, optimize complex queries, manage indexing strategies, and allocate computing resources efficiently within the cloud environment
- Implement and govern strict access controls, row-level security, and data masking protocols to protect sensitive information and ensure compliance across both on-prem and Fabric environments
- Plan, implement, and rigorously test data backup, retention, and disaster recovery strategies to guarantee business continuity and data integrity
Skills
- Have a bachelor's degree in computer science, data engineering, mathematics, or equivalent practical experience
- Have 7+ years of experience as a Database Administrator in complex, enterprise-scale environments
- Possess deep, authoritative expertise in Microsoft SQL Server (on premises) and extensive experience migrating or connecting legacy databases to cloud environments
- Have hands-on experience with modern cloud data platforms, specifically Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL, or similar cloud-based data warehousing solutions
- Be strongly proficient in database performance tuning, query optimization, and resource management
- Have proven experience establishing ITIL or similar operational processes, including designing intake workflows for data requests or incident management
- Possess a solid understanding of data integration patterns, ETL/ELT processes, and enterprise security standards (IAM, RBAC)
- Be a Process Architect: Doesn't just solve the immediate ticket; look for ways to build a standardized process so the issue never happens again
- Be a “Stable Core”: Bring a methodical, highly disciplined approach to database management, ensuring the infrastructure remains rock-solid as the business scales
- Be a Collaborative Builder: Eager to help build a new Data Operations team from scratch, comfortable defining new core offerings rather than just inheriting an existing playbook
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Flexibility to manage your personal and professional life to focus on what matters most to you
Company Overview
Citrin Cooperman is a professional services firm that provides advisory, assurance, and tax solutions to clients. It was founded in 1979, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.citrincooperman.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
Citrin Cooperman has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.