Senior Systems Database Analyst

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Enterprise Technology (formerly Global Technology Services) is a global organization within Transamerica. We provide dedicated support to Transamerica and we bring all of Aegon's business units together through the use of technology. We provide the backbone - the infrastructure - for how everything works. We’re creating the company’s AI environment, building a flexible ‘cloud experience’ for internal hosting services, designing frameworks for data governance and management, and ensuring the security and stability the company’s technology. In short, we enable the business units to move more quickly and deliver to our clients in the best possible way. Whether customers are interested in insurance products or annuities or financial services, we're here to ensure they don't have to worry whether their information is safe. The people we employ are incredibly diverse, both in terms of backgrounds and skill sets. There are over 1,000 of us representing a dozen or so nationalities and located in the UK, the US, the Netherlands, and Hungary, Spain, and Hong Kong. Our global teams are comprised of experts in the areas such as application development, information security, infrastructure services, data & analytics, risk & controls, procurement, program management, and architecture. With the breadth of functions within Enterprise Technology, individuals can pursue a wide variety of careers, and we have a focus on supporting employees’ development. In particular, our Talent Marketplace enables colleagues to take on gigs to broaden their experience and try out different responsibilities, which can be extremely rewarding. The most important quality in the people who join us is curiosity. A lot of what we do is problem solving, requiring colleagues to take what they know and apply it to new situations. We have many mature processes, but we’re always looking for opportunities to improve, so we want people who are naturally inquisitive and confident enough to challenge the way we do things. Technology is constantly, rapidly changing – we need you to help us continue to change with it. Open Systems Database Administrator specializing in the support and maintenance of Oracle and Imperva infrastructures. Responsibilities include ensuring stability, performance, and security of database environments across Linux, AIX, and Windows platforms.

Requirements

Extensive hands‑on experience working with Oracle databases and Imperva security solutions
Proficient in Oracle Cluster Ready Services (CRS) and Automatic Storage Management (ASM)
Strong background in logical and physical database design
Expertise in backup, recovery, and database housekeeping
Skilled in performance monitoring, diagnostics, and tuning of enterprise database environments
Advanced SQL proficiency and solid scripting abilities (e.g., Bash, Korn shell)
Practical experience administering systems on Linux and AIX platforms
Deep technical knowledge of Oracle Data Guard, RMAN, and Real Application Clusters (RAC)

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience with Imperva and Oracle
Experience with AWS/Azure

Responsibilities

Manage installation, configuration, and lifecycle maintenance of Oracle DBMS and Imperva environments in both on‑premises and cloud infrastructures, enhancing system performance and stability.
Proactively monitor all database environments to ensure availability, stability, and performance.
Perform backup, recovery, and routine housekeeping tasks to maintain data integrity and system health.
Manage incidents, capacity, and performance for production and development databases, resolving issues efficiently and preventing recurrence.
Support Disaster Recovery planning, testing, and execution to maintain business continuity.
Carry out DBA activities for new projects and enhancements to existing databases, ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural standards.
Conduct regular auditing to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
Participate in the on‑call rotation and provide out‑of‑hours support for critical incidents and planned changes.

Benefits

Compensation Benefits
Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Benefits Package
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs