Senior Database AdministratorHighmark Health • CT, Working at Home, Conneticut
Senior Database Administrator
Highmark Health • CT, Working at Home, Conneticut
30+ days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionCloud SQL for PostgreSQL Expertise : Proficient in managing and optimizing PostgreSQL databases within the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Cloud SQL environment. Experience with Cloud SQL administration tasks, including provisioning, configuration, scaling, backup and recovery, and monitoring. Familiarity with PostgreSQL specific features, performance tuning, and troubleshooting in a cloud context. SQL Server Administration : Knowledge in SQL Server administration, including installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades. SQL Server performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization. Experience with high availability and disaster recovery solutions for SQL Server (e.g., AlwaysOn Availability Groups, log shipping, replication). Database Design and Development Support : Ability to collaborate with development teams on database schema design, data modeling, and query development best practices. Experience in reviewing and optimizing SQL code for performance and efficiency across both PostgreSQL and SQL Server. Monitoring and Alerting : Proficiency in setting up and maintaining database monitoring tools and alerts to ensure optimal performance and availability. Experience with tools relevant to both Cloud SQL (e.g., Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging) and SQL Server. Knowledge of SolarWinds is a plus Security and Compliance : Understanding of database security best practices, including user and role management, encryption, and data masking. Knowledge of compliance requirements relevant to healthcare data (e.g., HIPAA) is a significant plus. Automation and Scripting : Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automating routine DBA tasks and deployments. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, Terraform and tools is beneficial. Take a lead role to create, develop, and review the physical model created from the logical model, ensuring that the detailed physical design of data structures and databases complies with standards, guidelines and procedures recommended for all aspects of more complex data modeling, database design, and maintenance. Take a lead role to provide support for application staff and business areas regarding more complex database implementations, which could include a customized in-house database and / or a third party application package. Establish automated monitor mechanism for space and database availability conditions. Establish best practices for database and application high availability through the use of third party technologies and through the exploitation of various database features. Take a lead role in providing applications support for staff, as well as, outside division to answer questions and resolve problems related to the DBMS technology and computing platform such as Z / OS, UNIX, Linux, and Windows Take a lead role in conducting root cause analysis to identify and resolve problems impacting more complex application and / or database availability and service levels. Contact vendor support when necessary to facilitate application development and client problem resolution with optimum speed and efficiency. Provide after hours and weekend support as required for on call responsibilities, database refreshes, testing, technology upgrades, and other off hour assignments. Take a lead role and participates in establishing and maintaining technical standards, departmental procedures, and other technical documentation as required. Assure compliance to required Corporate standards, procedures, guidelines and processes, including audits. Take a lead role in identifying, developing, and providing technology training to the application developers of the organization (formal and informal). Participate in staff training opportunities (formal and informal) relative to rules, procedures, and standards for the access and maintenance of shared data resources. Take a lead role and participates as assigned to intra and inter-departmental project initiatives. Participate as assigned in the testing and recommendation of more complex tools and utilities to improve the effectiveness of managing and supporting the database environments. Maintain contacts with other DBA professionals externally in other Health Insurance / Health Care industries and / or other industries to maintain a perspective of current trends and best practices. Other duties as assigned or requested. High school diploma GED None None 3-5 years of experience in Information Technology Health insurance business knowledge. None Vendor DBA Certifications for the relevant DBMS
Description
JOB SUMMARY
- CANDIDATE MUST BE US Citizen (due to contractual / access requirements)
We are seeking a Database Administrator with experience in PostgreSQL databases within Google Cloud Platform (GCP), as well knowledge in Microsoft SQL Server on-prem environment. This role involves comprehensive support for database projects, encompassing design, implementation, and optimization, as well as critical production support to ensure high availability and performance. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for collaborating effectively with third-party vendors and other internal teams to integrate and support database solutions.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION
Minimum
Substitutions
Preferred
EXPERIENCE
Required
Preferred
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
Required
Preferred
Language (Other than English) :
None
Travel Requirement : 0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Office-based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Occasionally
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products / services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
Yes
Lifting : up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting : 10 to 25 pounds
Occasionally
Lifting : 25 to 50 pounds
Rarely
Pay Range Minimum : $67,500.00
Pay Range Maximum : $126,000.00
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