Senior Azure Database Administrator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions is a premier implementer of cutting-edge software solutions. Synergy brings the experience and expertise necessary to deliver capability that provides tangible ROI to our customers. Synergy’s core areas of expertise are in the fields of Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, SaaS and Low-Code/No-Code solutions, Emerging Technologies, Data analytics and Visualization, Information Assurance, and Business Process Re-Engineering.

Synergy offers its employees a generous portfolio of core and voluntary benefits including: group medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance; HSA, FSA; 401(k) with immediately vested company match; PTO/Sick Leave, 11 paid federal holidays, parental leave; tuition and training reimbursement; a referral bonus program; and life management programs.

At Synergy, you’ll be challenged and given the opportunity to grow in your career path. In fact, growth is such a big deal to us that you will have dedicated career coaches available for every employee, company-funded certification opportunities, education reimbursement, and a general open-door policy so that you have support when you need it. Our team is eager to learn, fast-paced, and quality-driven—if that sounds like you, Synergy has a position for you!

• 4+ years of experience with automating infrastructure setup and application deployment using best practices of CI/CD with Ansible, GitHub Actions, and Terraform
• 5+ years of experience in migrating on-prem databases to Azure Cloud
• 7+ years of experience setting up and configuring Microsoft Azure Services
• 5+ years of experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Networking and Cloud Security.
• 7+ years of experience Database High Availability, Backup and Restore/Recovery
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Ansible to streamline administrative tasks.
• Implement and enforce security best practices for Azure databases.
• Provision and configure Azure database services, including SQL Database, SQL MI, and PostgreSQL.
• 5 + years of experience with performance tuning and optimization.
• Perform regular security assessments and vulnerability scans.
• Oracle to SQL server database conversion skills desired.
• Process improvement, automation, monitoring and programming/scripting languages
• Cloud Architecture, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Services, Infrastructure as Code with Azure experience with Terraform
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, procedures, and best practices.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities to support 24x7 operations

• Proven experience as a database administrator, with a focus on Azure cloud databases.
• Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate) are a plus.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI).
• Advanced knowledge of networking concepts, object-oriented technology, data warehousing, and relational database engines.
• Advanced proficiency in analytical, project planning, negotiating, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and oral).

Compensation for roles at Synergy varies depending on a wide variety of factors including but not limited to the requirements of the role; education and certifications; knowledge, training, skills and abilities; level of experience; geographic location; and alignment with market data, law, and other business and organizational needs. As required by local law, the posted pay range represents the lowest to the highest pay that Synergy believes in good faith it might pay for this particular job, depending on the circumstances. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

A reasonable estimate of the current pay range is: $117,000.00 – $150,000.00.

Essential Job Function Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of this position are critical in evaluating the qualifications and abilities of an applicant or employee. The physical efforts needed to perform the essential duties of this job 90% of the time are repetitive motions, grasping, holding, and finger dexterity of the hands, reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, color distinction, and full visual abilities, hearing, talking, sitting, and use of IT equipment, phones, and office machines.

To a reduced degree, <30% of the time, candidates may have to stand, walk, lift 0-30 pounds, push or pull objects, climb stairs, bend, squat, reach, drive a car, or work overtime.

Synergy is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate against applicants for employment or its employees on the basis of age, race (including hair texture/style), creed, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, sex, medical condition, pregnancy (childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, personal appearance, organ donation and hair length associated with race, genetic information or characteristics, family responsibilities, familial status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking, political affiliation, arrest records and criminal convictions, credit information, matriculation, homeless status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon these protected categories is expressly prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including job selection, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline and termination.

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