Data Operations Engineer
Wilson Elser, a leading national defense litigation firm with over 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices, is seeking a Data Operations Engineer to join their team in New York, New York. The firm is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #30 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.
In this role, the Data Operations Engineer will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and supporting enterprise data platforms across both on-premises and cloud environments. Key duties include administering Microsoft SQL Server on-premises environments, managing Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance environments, and monitoring database health, performance, storage utilization, and capacity planning. The engineer will also perform database installations, configurations, patching, upgrades, and migrations, and develop and maintain backup, restore, and disaster recovery procedures.
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering, along with over four years of experience administering Azure SQL and MS SQL Server environments. Experience with Azure Databricks environments is also required. Strong knowledge of T-SQL programming and query optimization, as well as experience with SQL Server backup and recovery strategies, are essential. Familiarity with PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Python scripting, and experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub, or CI/CD pipelines are also beneficial.
Wilson Elser offers a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support employees both professionally and personally. Benefits include a 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Compensation decisions consider factors such as experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, and other business and organizational needs.
Joining Wilson Elser provides an opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment within a nationally recognized law firm. The firm is committed to fostering an environment where employees are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.