Senior Infrastructure Database Administrator

Delta Dental Insurance Company
Okemos, United States of America
15 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 143K

Job location

Okemos, United States of America

Tech stack

Bash
Unix
Cloud Database
Databases
Data Infrastructure
Data Warehousing
Disaster Recovery
Perl
Python
Korn Shell
PostgreSQL
Microsoft SQL Server
Windows Server
MongoDB
MySQL
Online Transaction Processing
Operational Databases
Oracle
Performance Tuning
Powershell
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Database Performance
Information Technology

Job description

This position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field and five (5) years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience as an Oracle Database Administrator, utilizing one of the following database management systems: Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB. Must also have five (5) years of experience (which may have been gained concurrently) with each of the following: 1) scripting languages such as BASH, KSH, PowerShell, Python or Perl; 2) developing automated processes in support of routine database maintenance activities in a Microsoft Windows Server or Unix operating system environment; 3) performance tuning of multi-terabyte database systems supporting both OLTP and Data Warehouse environments; 4) utilizing backup and recovery software products and concepts; 5) delivering high availability solutions for database systems; 6) Cloud database migration and administration. All experience may have, Delta Dental Plan of Michigan, Inc. seeks a full-time Senior Infrastructure DBA based in Okemos, MI. The Senior Infrastructure DBA is responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of our enterprise database systems. This position serves as the subject matter expert for database management, providing strategic guidance and operational support to optimize our data infrastructure. Specific duties include: 1) Oversee the daily operations of production and non-production database systems to ensure smooth operation and optimal performance. 2) Create and maintain multiple database systems, documenting operating standards and procedures. 3) Develop and implement processes and procedures for monitoring database performance and integrity, including backup and recovery, and automation of manual activities. 4) Evaluate, recommend, and oversee the implementation of new database-related technologies. 5) Provide technical guidance and support to internal and external users of the corporation's databases. 6) Develop and maintain work instructions and training materials for the database administration team. 7) Ensure the development and maintenance of business recovery and disaster recovery processes. 8) Work autonomously and with multiple teams to triage database system performance issues. 9) Provide guidance to other teams on best practices and efficiency improvements. 10) Collaborate with various departments to ensure the successful implementation and maintenance of database systems. Position is a hybrid position with an in-office requirement. Worker must live within a commutable distance of Okemos, MI and be able to work in-office as required., This position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field and five (5) years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience as an Oracle Database Administrator, utilizing one of the following database management systems: Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB. Must also have five (5) years of experience (which may have been gained concurrently) with each of the following: 1) scripting languages such as BASH, KSH, PowerShell, Python or Perl; 2) developing automated processes in support of routine database maintenance activities in a Microsoft Windows Server or Unix operating system environment; 3) performance tuning of multi-terabyte database systems supporting both OLTP and Data Warehouse environments; 4) utilizing backup and recovery software products and concepts; 5) delivering high availability solutions for database systems; 6) Cloud database migration and administration.

Requirements

been gained concurrently. Experience must have been acquired after completion of the Bachelor's Degree program. Position is a hybrid position with an in-office requirement. Worker must live within a commutable distance of Okemos, MI and be able to work in-office as required. Salary: $143,221.50/year. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Please apply online at www.deltadentalmi.com/careers., All experience may have been gained concurrently. Experience must have been acquired after completion of the Bachelor's Degree program. Position is a hybrid position with an in-office requirement. Worker must live within a commutable distance of Okemos, MI and be able to work in-office as required. Salary: $143,221.50/year. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Please apply online at www.deltadentalmi.com/careers.

About the company

At Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana we work to improve oral health through benefit plans, advocacy and community support, and we amplify this mission by investing in initiatives that build healthy, smart, vibrant communities. We are one of the largest dental plan administrators in the country, and are part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, which operates two of the largest dental networks in the nation. At Delta Dental, we celebrate our All In culture. It's a mindset, feeling and attitude we wrap around all that we do - from taking charge of our careers, to helping colleagues and lending a hand in the community.

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