About the Company

Greenberg Traurig (GT) is a global law firm with offices across 15 countries. The firm provides legal services to clients worldwide and emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and high standards of client service.

About the Role

Greenberg Traurig is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to join its Technology Team. Reporting to the Director of Network Systems, this role is responsible for designing, administering, securing, and optimizing enterprise Microsoft SQL Server databases across on-premises and cloud environments. The Senior Database Administrator will ensure database systems remain reliable, secure, scalable, and efficient while supporting business operations. The role also involves database architecture, performance tuning, disaster recovery planning, compliance, and collaboration with application owners and IT teams.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain enterprise SQL Server database operations, including software updates, patches, and ongoing administration. Manage database security and support compliance with company policies and applicable industry and government standards, including GDPR and HIPAA. Review existing database architecture and optimize enterprise database systems to improve performance, reliability, and scalability. Design and implement new database systems based on business and technical requirements. Monitor database performance, identify potential issues, and perform database tuning. Troubleshoot enterprise database servers and related systems. Support system audits and prepare technical documentation as required. Plan, test, and implement backup and disaster recovery processes to support business continuity. Develop custom SQL queries, data-driven SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) subscriptions, and database migration scripts. Develop and maintain SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages and SSRS reports. Evaluate database capacity, performance projections, and infrastructure requirements. Establish database standards, processes, and documentation to support consistent administration and maintenance. Recommend database technology improvements that align with business objectives. Provide technical guidance to users and collaborate with application owners and IT teams on enterprise data requirements.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience. At least 8–10 years of experience designing, developing, administering, and maintaining enterprise-level Microsoft SQL Server database systems. Demonstrated experience configuring, operating, and maintaining SQL Server in both on-premises and cloud environments. Advanced knowledge of SQL Server database structures, security, storage solutions, virtualization, replication, and clustering. Experience with database design, capacity planning, disaster recovery, scalability, accessibility, and technical documentation. Demonstrated ability to develop complex SQL queries, SSIS packages, and SSRS reports. Proficiency in automation and scripting, such as PowerShell. Ability to assess database performance based on hardware, operating systems, database design, query structures, and interactions with external systems. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow documented procedures. Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies as they are introduced into the computing environment. Location and Work Arrangement Remote work arrangement available from various Greenberg Traurig office locations. Reports to the Director of Network Systems.

Compensation and Benefits

Expected annual pay range: $123,371–$136,060. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Eligible full-time employees may receive a discretionary bonus and benefits that include health insurance with an optional HSA, dental and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary benefits may include accident insurance, life and disability coverage, critical illness and cancer insurance, pet insurance, and commuter or transit programs in eligible markets. Equal Employment Opportunity Greenberg Traurig is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace and merit-based employment decisions without discrimination based on race, sex, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.