Sr. Database Administrator

FBL Financial Group, Inc. • West Des Moines, IA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Database Administrator to provide technical expertise and ensure a stable, high-performing database environment. In this role, you will support development teams, implement best‑practice database solutions, and lead initiatives that enhance the reliability, security, and strategic alignment of our database infrastructure. You’ll play a key role in protecting the livelihoods and futures of our customers by delivering service with integrity, leadership, teamwork, accountability, and passion across every interaction.
Who We Are: With Farm Bureau Financial Services, our client/members can feel confident knowing their family, home, cars and other property are protected. We value a culture where integrity, teamwork, passion, service, leadership, and accountability are at the heart of every decision we make and every action we take. We’re proud of our more than 80-year commitment to protecting the livelihoods and futures of our client/members and creating an atmosphere where our employees thrive.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus 7+ years of relevant database administration experience.
• Expert knowledge of data handling methods, and proficiency with MS SQL server.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are not able to sponsor now or in the future, or take over sponsorship of, an employment visa or work authorization for this role. For example, we are not able to sponsor OPT status.

Nice To Haves

• Working experience with PowerShell, Azure, DB2 LUW and DB2 zOS is preferred.
• Familiarity with Jenkins, Git, SolarWinds, SSIS, zOS, Control-M, and ServiceNow is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Proactively analyze databases to maintain performance, and overall health of the environment.
• Troubleshoot complex database issues and recommend effective solutions for both development and production environments.
• Apply expert knowledge of Database Management System internals to optimize operations and resolve performance concerns.
• Create, implement, and communicate technology roadmaps to ensure platform currency and alignment with organizational goals.
• Recommend solutions for database design, configuration, security, backup, and recovery strategies while adhering to standards, corporate policies, and architectural guidelines.
• Collaborate with application development teams to interpret business needs, troubleshoot system failures, and provide technical guidance.
• Conduct research to maintain expert-level knowledge of evolving database software and hardware technologies.
• Perform other job-related duties or special assignments as required.

Benefits

• When you’re on our team, you get more than a great paycheck.
• You’ll hear about career development and educational opportunities.
• We offer an enhanced 401K with a match, low-cost health, dental, and vision benefits, and life and disability insurance options.
• We also offer paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time, and teams who know how to have fun.
• Add to that an onsite wellness facility with fitness classes and programs, a daycare center, a cafeteria, and for many positions, even consideration for a hybrid work arrangement.
• Eligible to apply for a hybrid work arrangement after 90 days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees