Senior Database Administrator, Development (51412)

Citrin Cooperman offers a dynamic work environment, fostering professional growth and collaboration. We’re continuously seeking talented individuals who bring a problem-solving mindset, fresh perspectives, and sharp technical expertise. We know you have choices, so our team of collaborative, innovative professionals are ready to support your professional development. At Citrin Cooperman, we offer competitive compensation and benefits and most importantly, the flexibility to manage your personal and professional life to focus on what matters most to you!

We are seeking a Senior – Database Administrator, Development, to join our Development team within the Information Technology department. We’re establishing a dedicated Data Operations team to build, secure, and scale our next-generation data platform. You’ll serve as a foundational member of this new practice. 

In this role, you’ll be the primary bridge between our legacy on-premises SQL Server footprint and our modern Microsoft Fabric data estate. Your immediate mandate is threefold: actively support the Fabric Data Platform implementation team, engineer a standardized, streamlined process for handling enterprise data requests, and help define the core service offerings of the newly formed Data Operations group. You’ll design the hybrid database architectures that connect our existing systems to the cloud, as well as take ownership of the cloud-based SQL services tailored for enterprise data warehousing. The ideal candidate is a rigorous systems thinker who deeply understands enterprise data security, excels at performance tuning, and is passionate about building repeatable operational processes from the ground up.

Responsibilities are, but not limited to

• Fabric Implementation & Architecture: 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.
• Operations Team Establishment: 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.
• Data Management & Integration: 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.
• Connectivity & Client Tooling: Manage the setup, configuration, and maintenance of all connections to diverse data sources. Configure and support client tools required for secure enterprise data access.
• Performance Tuning & Monitoring: 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.
• Security & Access Control: 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.
• Disaster Recovery & Continuity: Plan, implement, and rigorously test data backup, retention, and disaster recovery strategies to guarantee business continuity and data integrity.

The ideal candidate must:

• 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.