[Hiring] Microsoft SQL Sr DBA @Mercury Insurance Services, LLC
Microsoft SQL Sr DBA @Mercury Insurance Services, LLC
Information Technology
Salary usd 77,283 - 17..
Remote Location
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USA Only
Employment Type other
Posted 4d ago

[Hiring] Microsoft SQL Sr DBA @Mercury Insurance Services, LLC

4d ago - Mercury Insurance Services, LLC is hiring a remote Microsoft SQL Sr DBA. ๐Ÿ’ธ Salary: usd 77,283 - 179,048 per year ๐Ÿ“Location: USA

Role Description

The Sr. Database Administrator is a senior IT engineering position that designs, implements and handles multiple, complex database platforms in a mission critical OLTP, ODS and Warehouse environment. This role specializes in supporting multiple, complex database platforms with opportunities to cross train and support other database administrators. The position closely collaborates with application developers, systems engineers and other database administrators to design, implement and support large scale database platforms in transactional and analytics business applications.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor other database administrators to assist in the implementation of IT initiatives.
  • Proactively support database project management during the implementation of new initiatives and software development activities.
  • Design and implement logical and physical data models to construct and operate highly optimized OLTP, ODS, data warehouse and reporting databases.
  • Perform complex physical and logical database engineering and administration activities including:
    • Database related project management
    • Installation
    • Administration
    • Performance management
    • Monitoring
    • Backup
    • Restoring
    • Change management of companyโ€™s mission critical RDBMS systems under minimal direction or supervision
  • Utilize SQL language extensively to design complex database performance solutions and manage large database related projects during tuning and database upgrades.
  • Ensure optimal database performance and availability through database support.
  • Lead the acquisition and implementation of new database technologies and applications across the company.
  • Demonstrate Mercuryโ€™s core values of People, Service Excellence, Trustworthiness, Process Simplicity and Product Value.
  • Cordially and professionally interact with customers, vendors, superiors and peers.
  • Regular attendance on a full-time schedule of at least 8 hours and 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

  • Minimum: BS Computer Science or a related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • Certification in management of database platforms is a plus.
  • Minimum: 10 years of SQL language experience and database administration expertise.
  • Direct experience including:
    • Installation and management of Microsoft SQL 2012 or higher cluster with 3 or more physical nodes.
    • SQL hosted on VMWare.
    • Database size of 5+ TB.
    • SQL Always-on technology.
    • Table partitioning technology.
    • SQL server upgrade and security patching.
    • Compliance management: SOX, PCI (access control, encryption, activity monitoring, data loss prevention).
    • Strong experience on SQL 2012 or higher database administration.
    • Experience working in an environment with well-defined Change Management processes.
    • Strong SQL Tuning, performance analysis and troubleshooting skills.
    • Process oriented, strong on documentation and standards.
  • Preferred:
    • Installation and management of Microsoft SQL 2019 with high availability cluster.
    • 2 or more years of experience with Delphix or related data virtualization tool.
    • Experience leveraging AI tools such as Claude, GitHub CoPilot, or OpenAI.
    • 1 yr or more experience with automated database deployments using CICD pipelines.

Requirements

  • Strong commitment to meeting deadlines and providing independent and sound technical solutions to problem solve or launch new initiatives.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision to design, implement, tune and upgrade various database platforms.
  • Advanced experience with leading large relational databases such as SQLServer, Oracle or DB2.
  • Demonstrated follow through, ability to independently and proactively administer databases and collaborate with other IT staff during problem resolution processes.
  • Thorough understanding of underlying technologies like AD based Security, SAN, Networking and Compute.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in database backup, replication, cloning using native tools as well as Snap Manager for SQL.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in performance monitoring using tools like SQLSentry, SCOM etc.
  • Knowledge of database virtualization products like Delphix and/or RedGate.
  • Ability to work on demand to provide 7x24 mission critical support.
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with an acute ability to communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization and with external partners.
  • Strong knowledge of database security administration. Strong ability to mitigate risks to database security and risks arising from loss of data.
  • Ability to thrive in cross functional matrix environment.
  • Ability to collaborate with application developers on performance improvement.
  • Ability to communicate with development team and internal team management in a collaborative environment.
  • Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation.
  • Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions.
  • Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours).
  • Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus).
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance.
  • 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Engaging work environment.
  • Promotional opportunities.
  • Education assistance.
  • Professional and personal development opportunities.
  • Company recognition program.
  • Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more.
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Microsoft SQL Sr DBA @Mercury Insurance Services, LLC
Information Technology
Salary usd 77,283 - 17..
Remote Location
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USA Only
Employment Type other
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