Senior Database Administrator
About The Position
Western Health Advantage is seeking a highly experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to lead the management, optimization, and strategic oversight of our enterprise database environments. This role is critical to ensuring the performance, availability, security, and integrity of systems built on Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server, while also supporting complex data integration processes leveraging Informatica PowerCenter. This position is ideal for a database professional who thrives in high-availability environments, understands enterprise-scale architecture, and brings deep technical expertise in performance tuning, data integrity, and disaster recovery planning.
Requirements
- Extensive experience administering Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environments
- Strong proficiency in SQL performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization
- Experience supporting ETL processes, particularly using Informatica PowerCenter
- Expertise in backup/recovery strategies, high-availability configurations, and disaster recovery planning
- Experience implementing database security standards and access controls
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Intermediate to advanced computer proficiency
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace
Nice To Haves
- Experience in healthcare or health plan environments
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in data management
- Experience supporting large-scale data warehouse environments
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline
Responsibilities
- Administering, monitoring, and optimizing Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server database environments
- Managing database performance tuning, indexing strategies, query optimization, and capacity planning
- Overseeing database backup, recovery, replication, and high-availability configurations
- Supporting and optimizing ETL workflows and data integrations utilizing Informatica PowerCenter
- Designing and implementing database security, access controls, and compliance safeguards
- Managing database patching, upgrades, migrations, and environment refreshes
- Collaborating with development, DevOps, and BI teams to support application deployments and data architecture initiatives
- Troubleshooting complex production issues and performing root cause analysis
- Ensuring data integrity, consistency, and reliability across environments
- Developing and maintaining documentation for database configurations, procedures, and disaster recovery plans
- Supporting audit requirements and regulatory compliance initiatives
- Recommending and implementing database architecture improvements to enhance scalability and performance
- Providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior team members
- Participating in after-hours support or maintenance activities as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
