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, HSA, FSA, 401(k) with immediately vested company match, PTO/Sick Leave, 11 paid federal holidays, company paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition and training reimbursement, fitness/wellness 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!

This position is designated as work-from-home.

Description:

• Significant experience automating infrastructure setup and application deployment using best practices of CI/CD with tools like Terraform, Azure DevOps
• Significant experience with cloud database services and proficient in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Shell scripting or Python
• Extensive experience in high availability, replication, backup, and restore/recovery and monitoring databases in Azure cloud
• Extensive experience in Cloud technologies, Cloud services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Storage, Cloud Networking, and Cloud Security
• Implement and enforce security best practices for Azure databases.
• 5 years of experience in migrating on-prem databases to Azure Cloud
• Extensive experience in cloud vNets, Network Security, Network Security Groups/ACLs, Load balancers, Firewalls, private endpoints etc.
• Resource management and Service level agreements
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, procedures, and best practices.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• 24x7 operations

• Extensive experience in cloud database services.
• Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate) are a plus.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, PowerShell, Azure CLI).
• Advanced proficiency in analytical, project planning, negotiating, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and oral).
• Advanced knowledge of cloud engineering concepts
• Extensive Experience in Cloud Technologies, Cloud Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Storage, Cloud Networking, and Cloud Security
• Extensive Experience in Cloud vNets, Network Security Groups/ACLs, Load balancer, Traffic Manager, firewalls, peering, private endpoints, etc.
• Extensive Experience in High Availability, Replication, Backup and Restore/Recovery, Disaster Recovery and Monitoring of Databases in Hybrid Cloud
• Extensive Experience with Cloud database services and Proficient in programming languages such as Python, Shell Scripting, etc.
• Significant experience automating Infrastructure setup and application deployment using best practices of CI/CD with tools like Ansible, Jenkins, and Terraform
• Expert knowledge of cloud-based security tools, best practices and policies including demonstrated experience protecting all layers of the application stack

Citizenship or Work Authorization Required: US Citizen

Preferred Education & Experience: 7 years of experience setting up and configuring cloud services such as Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services, 5 years of experience in migrating on-prem databases to cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud, etc. (Azure Experience is preferred), and a BA/BS in Computer Science or related field (Master's Degree preferred), or an equivalent combination of education or experience.

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 salary pay range is: $135K - $170K.

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, creed, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, medical condition, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, personal appearance, predisposing genetic characteristics, family responsibilities, familial status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, political affiliation, arrest records and criminal convictions, or any other characteristic protected by law. Discrimination or harassment based upon these protected categories is expressly prohibited.