Sr Database Administrator

The Ideal Candidate will possess:

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess current configurations and recommend improvements.
• Communication: Clear articulation of technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Responsiveness: Willingness to respond to critical alerts, including after-hours support when necessary.
• Collaboration: Comfortable working with cross-functional teams on database-related initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Expertise in MS SQL Server: Including configuration, maintenance, and optimization.
• Proficiency in T-SQL: Ability to write and review stored procedures, views, functions, and queries.
• Experience with SSIS and SSRS: Designing, building, and maintaining packages and reports.
• Knowledge of CDC and Temporal Tables: Understanding of change tracking and historical data management.
• Database Availability Strategies: Familiarity with high availability and disaster recovery configurations.
• Performance Tuning: Skills in identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks, query optimization, and resource management..
• Monitoring Tools: Experience with SQL Server monitoring solutions and alert systems.
• Backup and Recovery: Ability to manage backup strategies aligned with RTO/RPO targets.
• Maintenance Coordination: Ability to schedule and execute maintenance during approved windows.
• Licensing Compliance: Understanding of SQL Server licensing models and cost optimization.
• Security Awareness: Familiarity with database security strategies and compliance standards.
• Documentation Skills: Capable of producing clear, maintainable documentation for internal use and training.
• Requires advanced knowledge of all areas of database administration typically obtained through advanced education and hands-on experience.
• Must be a self-starter with initiative.
• Practical knowledge of project management.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and applications as required.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights/weekends.
• Problem solving skills and analytical in nature.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in the insurance sector.
• Understanding of public cloud architecture as it relates to database deployments.
• Experience with containerized SQL Server configuration and deployment.