Senior Cloud Database Administrator

The Phoenix Group; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Phoenix Group Advisors seeks a Senior Cloud Database Administrator to lead the management and optimization of hybrid cloud and on-premises data infrastructure. You will own performance, security, and reliability of enterprise databases across Azure and on-prem environments.

This role collaborates with development, data engineering, and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable data solutions. Competitive salary and an inclusive workplace are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of database administration experience, with deep Azure SQL expertise.
• Proven ability to design, optimize, and troubleshoot enterprise data pipelines and cloud databases.
• Strong T‑SQL development, query tuning, and scripting skills (PowerShell).
• Experience with Azure DevOps, ARM templates, and automation tooling is required.
• Nice-to-have: DP-300/DP-203 certifications and familiarity with hybrid cloud setups.

Responsibilities

• Optimize Azure SQL Database and Managed Instances for performance and cost-efficiency.
• Monitor and troubleshoot high-volume ETL pipelines and data movements with Azure Data Factory.
• Manage database security, access controls, data masking, and encryption per policies.
• Oversee backup, disaster recovery, geo-replication, and high-availability configurations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy scalable data environments in Azure and hybrid setups.
• Implement change management, schema updates, and automation scripts.

Skills

Azure SQL

T-SQL

PowerShell

Azure DevOps

ARM templates

Hybrid cloud

SQL Server on-premises

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Purview

Datadog

Job description

Senior Cloud Database Administrator A rapidly scaling, high-growth enterprise in the retail sector is seeking a seasoned Senior Cloud Database Administrator to lead the management and optimization of its hybrid cloud and on-premises data infrastructure. This role plays a critical part in maintaining data integrity, improving system performance, and supporting scalable digital initiatives within a complex, multi-team environment.

Role Overview This position offers the opportunity to own and enhance the performance and security of enterprise-grade cloud and on-premises database systems, impacting the organization’s data reliability and operational efficiency. The Senior Cloud DBA functions as an independent technical expert, collaborating across development, data engineering, and infrastructure teams to ensure robust data architecture and pipeline performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize Azure SQL Database and Managed Instances by tuning queries, indexing, and database configurations for scalability and cost-efficiency
• Monitor and troubleshoot high-volume data pipelines, ETL workflows, and integrations, building solutions with Azure Data Factory and related cloud-native tools
• Manage database security, access controls, data masking, and encryption, ensuring compliance with enterprise security policies and data governance standards
• Oversee database backup and disaster recovery strategies, geo-replication, and high-availability configurations to meet strict RPO and RTO objectives
• Collaborate with software engineering and data teams to develop, test, and deploy scalable data environments and pipelines within Azure and hybrid on-prem/cloud setups
• Implement change management, schema updates, and automation scripts leveraging Azure native tooling

Core Qualifications & Requirements

• 5+ years of database administration experience, with at least 3 years specialized in Microsoft Azure SQL services
• Deep expertise in Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on-premises environments
• Proven track record designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting enterprise-level data pipelines and cloud databases
• Strong T-SQL programming skills, including query tuning, stored procedures, triggers, and views
• Experience with cloud automation, scripting, and deployment via Azure DevOps, ARM templates, or PowerShell

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300) or Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203)
• Familiarity with Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Databricks, or Microsoft Purview
• Knowledge of observability tools such as Datadog or similar platforms
• Experience with hybrid cloud/on-premises database architectures and performance tuning

Core Technical Skills

• Azure SQL Database and Managed Instance
• SQL Server on-premises
• T-SQL
• Azure Data Factory
• Azure DevOps
• PowerShell
• Azure Security & Data Governance
• Backup & Disaster Recovery
• Automation & Scripting
• Hybrid Cloud Data Management

Career Impact

This role empowers a dedicated database expert to architect and optimize critical data systems, directly influencing the scalability, security, and performance of the organization’s vast digital ecosystem.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $160,000 – $180,000 annually, with flexibility based on experience; additional incentive potential may be considered for top performers.

The Phoenix Group Advisors is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

We strive to attract talented individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.