Senior SQL Database Administrator

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships.  We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior SQL Server DBA to manage our critical database systems. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of SQL Server, strong problem-solving abilities, and a proven track record of optimizing database performance, ensuring high availability, and implementing robust security measures.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain our SQL Server database infrastructure, including installation, configuration, and upgrades.
• Implement and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions, such as AlwaysOn Availability Groups and database mirroring.
• Perform routine database administration tasks, including backup and recovery, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with application developers to optimize database design, queries, and stored procedures for performance and scalability.
• Establish and enforce security policies and access controls to protect sensitive data.
• Lead database-related projects, including version upgrades, migrations, and capacity planning.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior DBAs and team members.
• Stay up to date with the latest SQL Server developments and best practices.
• Document database configurations, processes, and procedures

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7-10 years of hands-on experience in SQL Server database administration.
• Experience in Financial Industry is highly desired.
• Proficiency in T-SQL, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Strong expertise in implementing and managing high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Knowledge of database security best practices, including encryption and auditing.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell) for automation.
• Project management skills and the ability to lead and mentor a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and switch to higher priority tasks when required.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to accept new challenges as an opportunity to learn and increase skill set.
• High level of motivation, initiative and attention to detail when preforming tasks.
• Microsoft SQL Server certifications (e.g., MCSA, MCSE) are a plus.
• Experience with IDERA software is a plus.

   

Salary Range

130,000-190,000

BBH’s compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being. 

 

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. 

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation.  As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.