Senior Infrastructure Database Administrator

Delta Dental of Michigan•Okemos, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
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.
five (5) years of experience (which may have been gained concurrently) with scripting languages such as BASH, KSH, PowerShell, Python or Perl
five (5) years of experience (which may have been gained concurrently) with developing automated processes in support of routine database maintenance activities in a Microsoft Windows Server or Unix operating system environment
five (5) years of experience (which may have been gained concurrently) with performance tuning of multi-terabyte database systems supporting both OLTP and Data Warehouse environments
five (5) years of experience (which may have been gained concurrently) with utilizing backup and recovery software products and concepts
five (5) years of experience (which may have been gained concurrently) with delivering high availability solutions for database systems
five (5) years of experience (which may have been gained concurrently) with Cloud database migration and administration.
Experience must have been acquired after completion of the Bachelor’s Degree program.
Worker must live within a commutable distance of Okemos, MI and be able to work in-office as required.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations of production and non-production database systems to ensure smooth operation and optimal performance.
Create and maintain multiple database systems, documenting operating standards and procedures.
Develop and implement processes and procedures for monitoring database performance and integrity, including backup and recovery, and automation of manual activities.
Evaluate, recommend, and oversee the implementation of new database-related technologies.
Provide technical guidance and support to internal and external users of the corporation’s databases.
Develop and maintain work instructions and training materials for the database administration team.
Ensure the development and maintenance of business recovery and disaster recovery processes.
Work autonomously and with multiple teams to triage database system performance issues.
Provide guidance to other teams on best practices and efficiency improvements.
Collaborate with various departments to ensure the successful implementation and maintenance of database systems.