Lead SQL Infrastructure Architect

Humana•Louisville, KY

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Lead SQL Infrastructure Architect leads planning, design, and engineering for enterprise-level infrastructure and platforms related to the SQL Server environment. The role addresses issues of diverse scope and complexity, requiring in-depth evaluation of variable factors, and performs technical planning, architecture development, and modification of SQL Server environment specifications. The position provides technical leadership for enterprise SQL Server platforms, infrastructure modernization, migrations, and transformation initiatives. It partners with engineering, cloud, security, and application teams; optimizes performance, scalability, capacity, and operations; and establishes strategies for monitoring, automation, maintenance, security, compliance, and platform uptime. It also leads technical projects, mentors engineers, handles escalations for complex production issues, and presents recommendations to senior and executive stakeholders. This is a remote position. Occasional travel to Humana offices for training or meetings may be required. Home or hybrid home/office employees must have internet service with at least 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds and work in a dedicated space without ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI/HIPAA information.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 8 years of experience supporting, administering, and architecting Microsoft SQL Server environments.
At least 2 years of experience leading technical projects, infrastructure initiatives, or engineering teams.
Expertise in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, and database security.
Experience with SQL Server technologies such as Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, and T-SQL.
Strong understanding of Windows Server, storage, networking, and enterprise infrastructure.
Experience supporting production-critical database environments in large-scale organizations.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to meet the stated home-work requirements, including minimum internet speeds of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload and a dedicated work space without ongoing interruptions.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a technical field.
10 or more years of SQL Server infrastructure and architecture experience.
Experience with Microsoft Azure SQL, Azure Virtual Machines, and hybrid cloud environments.
Experience with PowerShell, automation, and Infrastructure as Code, including Terraform, Bicep, or ARM Templates.
Background in healthcare, insurance, or other highly regulated industries.
Microsoft certifications such as Azure Database Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
Experience with enterprise monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk, Datadog, Dynatrace, or SolarWinds.
Proven ability to mentor engineers and influence enterprise architecture decisions.

Responsibilities

Lead the architecture, design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise SQL Server platforms.
Develop and maintain database infrastructure standards, roadmaps, and best practices.
Design highly available and disaster recovery solutions using technologies such as SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, and Replication.
Partner with engineering, cloud, security, and application teams to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions.
Evaluate new technologies, products, and services for alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
Provide technical leadership for large-scale infrastructure modernization, migration, and transformation initiatives.
Optimize database performance, scalability, capacity planning, and operational efficiency.
Establish monitoring, automation, and maintenance strategies to ensure platform health and uptime.
Drive security and compliance initiatives, including data protection, access management, and audit readiness.
Lead technical projects, mentor engineers, and serve as an escalation point for complex production issues.
Present recommendations and strategic guidance to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.