Senior SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) - EviCore - Hybrid

The Cigna Group • Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for providing technical support for the database environments SQL 2012-2022 in 24/7 environment. Day to Day responsibilities include production support, access provisioning, dba related tasks, monitor systems alerts, technical reviews. Participate in on-call rotation. Provide assessment of database performance and the identification of problem areas. Document the company’s database environment. Building Drift management, alerting, deployment, and patching automation solutions using TSQL and PowerShell.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 10 + years in database administration and programming
• 10 + years IT operation with understanding of SQL Server database structures, theories, principles, and practices
• Extensive knowledge of database maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of programming languages (+ such as PowerShell, PHP, Python, T-SQL, Javascript, and other languages)
• Idera/DPA/Dynatrace
• Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and maintain databases and automate solutions
• Project Management
• Understanding of, and experience with relational database environments
• Knowledge of reporting and query tools and practices
• Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Technical documentation skills
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language
• Self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and be on call to accommodate project deadlines
• If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

Responsibilities

• Production Performance troubleshooting / tuning: Ensuring high levels of performance, availability, sustainability and security
• Analyzing solving and correcting issues in real-time
• SQL server hardware / software issues troubleshooting
• Monitor the database performance and prepare database and progress reports. Provide reporting to management.
• Developing and automating drift management using TSQL/PowerShell
• Supporting databases on Azure
• Manage metrics using Idera/DPA/Dynatrace
• Backup/Recovery strategies
• Patching / Certification /Encryption keys management
• Administers, maintains, develops and implements policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the company database.
• Internal Audits
• Works on internal projects as assigned
• On-Call support
• Design, implement and manage high availability methods like AlawaysON Availability Groups, Replication, Log Shipping and Database Mirroring.
• Monitoring system's health and performance using IDERA Diagnostic Manager/SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer /Dynatrace

Benefits

• At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs.
• We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level