Database Administrator

Broadleaf Services; Manassas (VA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadleaf Services is seeking a Database Administrator to manage and optimize SQL Server environments, with emphasis on Azure SQL Managed Instances and cloud-native migrations. The role demands deep SQL skills, strong DevOps practice, and security-conscious operations.

The position is fully remote in the United States, offering a salary range of $145,000–$155,000 per year. Experience with Oracle-to-Azure migrations is a plus, and Azure-based data platforms are central to the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Mastery of SQL Server internals and advanced T-SQL.
• In-depth experience with Azure SQL Managed Instances.
• Knowledge of Azure networking concepts and VNets, NSGs.
• Automation and DevOps tooling experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines and IaC frameworks.
• Security auditing, encryption and identity management fundamentals.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent security knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain core database health with a focus on SQL Server performance and tuning.
• Architect, provision and manage Azure SQL Managed Instances; size and back-up strategies.
• Lead Oracle/SQL Server migrations to Azure SQL MI with end-to-end lifecycle.
• Automate infrastructure with PowerShell, Azure CLI, Git, Bicep/ARM or Terraform.
• Establish database DevOps practices: versioned schema, CI/CD, rollback plans.
• Enforce security via Entra ID, roles, encryption and privileged-access reviews.
• Implement end-to-end telemetry with Azure Monitor and Log Analytics; runbooks and alerts.
• Support AI-enabled data platforms and governance initiatives.

Skills

SQL Server internals

Advanced T-SQL

Azure SQL MI

CI/CD pipelines

IaC tools

Security+

Tools

Git

Azure CLI

PowerShell

Bicep

Terraform

ARM templates

Job description

# Database AdministratorFully Remote • VA Corp - Manassas, VA 20110## OverviewSalary Range$145,000.00 - $155,000.00 Salary/yearPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelNot SpecifiedCategoryInformation Technology## Description**Key Responsibilities*** **Database Engineering & Optimization:** Maintain core database health with a deep focus on SQL Server and T-SQL performance tuning. Analyze execution plans, design advanced indexing strategies, manage statistics, resolve blocking/deadlocks, and proactively troubleshoot query regressions.* **Cloud Architecture & Lifecycle Management:** Architect, provision, and maintain Azure SQL Managed Instances (MI). Define service tiers, calculate vCore/storage sizing, configure instances, and establish robust automated backup and restore testing procedures.* **Data Platform Migrations:** Lead complex migration initiatives transferring workloads from on-premises SQL Server (and ideally Oracle) to Azure SQL MI. Own the entire lifecycle: dependency discovery, compatibility assessment, migration rehearsal, validation, cutover, and rollback planning.* **Infrastructure as Code & Automation:** Treat database infrastructure as software. Utilize PowerShell, Azure CLI, Git, and Bicep/ARM or Terraform to construct repeatable, automated database environments and standard operations.* **Database DevOps Implementation:** Establish database DevOps paradigms. Implement source-controlled schema changes, build CI/CD deployment pipelines, execute peer reviews, and orchestrate pre/post-deployment validation with clear rollback procedures.* **Cloud Security & Identity Management:** Secure the data estate by enforcing least-privilege access using Microsoft Entra ID, database roles, and managed identities. Oversee secrets management, auditing, encryption, and regular privileged-access reviews.* **Telemetry & Operational Discipline:** Design end-to-end monitoring using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics. Build query telemetry pipelines, establish proactive alerting, author runbooks, and manage capacity, service-level objectives (SLOs), and cost-to-performance ratios.* **Modern Data & AI Platform Awareness:** Support AI-enabled enterprise applications by bridging the gap between database platforms and data pipelines. Provide foundational support for data governance, quality, metadata management, embeddings/vector search, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) patterns, advising on when to integrate MI with specialized analytics or search engines.## Qualifications**Required Skills and Qualifications:*** **Core Database Expertise:** Mastery of SQL Server internals, advanced T-SQL engineering, concurrency control, and relational database design.* **Azure Data Platforms:** In-depth, practical experience managing Azure SQL Managed Instances and associated high-availability architectures.* **Cloud Networking:** Strong command of Azure networking concepts, including VNets, subnets, DNS, custom routing, private connectivity, network security groups (NSGs), hybrid connectivity, and latency optimization.* **Automation & DevOps Tooling:** Proven experience with Git, CI/CD platforms, and Infrastructure as Code frameworks (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates).* **Security Frameworks:** Solid understanding of modern identity management, encryption at rest/in transit, and cloud auditing compliance.* **CompTIA Security+*** **Ability to successfully pass a security screening****Preferred Qualifications*** Proven track record of executing large-scale Oracle-to-Azure database migrations.* Familiarity with vector databases, AI integration frameworks, and specialized big data analytics solutions.***Broadleaf Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or veteran status.***