Senior SQL Server & Azure DBA — Lead Database Operations

BerryDunn; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

BerryDunn is seeking a Senior Enterprise Database Administrator to own the performance, security, and availability of our SQL Server and Azure data platform across on-premises and cloud environments. This role combines hands-on administration with modern DevOps practices and data engineering collaboration.

You will lead backups, patching, migrations, and high-availability architectures, mentor staff, and partner with Analytics and Security teams. Minimal travel expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive SQL Server DBA experience.
• Experience with on-premises and Azure SQL databases.
• Strong automation with PowerShell and DevOps for database code.

Responsibilities

• Own backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies across on-premises and cloud databases.
• Lead performance tuning, capacity planning, and high-availability implementations.
• Plan and execute migrations and patching across the estate.
• Mentor staff and develop runbooks for Tier 1/2 support.

Skills

SQL Server

Azure SQL Database

PowerShell automation

dbatools

CI/CD for database code

Source control

Security & access controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

SSIS

SSRS

Azure Data Factory

Git

GitHub

Azure DevOps

Bicep

Job description

BerryDunn is seeking a Senior Enterprise Database Administrator to own the performance, security, and availability of our SQL Server and Azure data platform across on-premises and cloud environments. This role combines hands-on administration with modern DevOps practices and data engineering collaboration.

You will lead backups, patching, migrations, and high-availability architectures, mentor staff, and partner with Analytics and Security teams. Minimal travel expected.