Univera Healthcare · 14 hours ago
Database Admin II/III/IV
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$62K/yr - $177K/yr
3+ years expUnivera Healthcare is seeking a Database Administrator to provide enterprise-wide administration and production support for corporate databases. The role involves installing, configuring, monitoring, and performance tuning of databases, while also contributing to incident management and user empowerment across departments.
Non ProfitHealthcareProperty & Casualty InsuranceHealth CareInsuranceMedical
Responsibilities
Plans, tests and implements new database software releases, patches, upgrades, maintenance, or enhancement initiatives
Monitors and manages existing systems to provide pro-active support to users such as:
Growth of data files, database objects, and space usage alerting and reporting
Supporting the Application development project lifecycle activities may include but are not limited to:
Implements database objects and/or database object modifications to support application maintenance or enhancement release initiatives such as tables, indexes, procedures
Migration of database physical structures from development through production
Migration of data from one environment to another
Protects the integrity of the database through effective behaviors relating to security, overall policies/procedures, audits, and documentation
Configuration of database backups and ensures backup completions are successful
Accurately prepares all documentation to comply with change management controls
Participation in Disaster Recovery and 24x7 on-call support
Consistently demonstrates high standards of integrity by supporting the Lifetime Healthcare Companies’ mission and values, adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct, and leading to the Lifetime Way values and beliefs
Maintains high regard for member privacy in accordance with the corporate privacy policies and procedures
Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required
Performs other functions as assigned by management
Monitors and manages existing systems to provide pro-active support to users such as:
Development and implementation of database metrics alerting and reporting
Monitoring of databases and associated hosts using various performance monitoring tools
Communicates existing and/or potential performance issues to appropriate support groups
Supporting the Application development project lifecycle activities may include but are not limited to
Planning, coordination, and implementation of database objects and/or database object modifications to support application maintenance or enhancement release initiatives
Supporting timeframes defined by project management process
Provides problem recognition and resolution support to appropriate support groups and internal/external customers
Develops, tests, and implements database backups that ensures recoverability within negotiated customer specifications
Assists in database tuning such as configuring database parameters, performing database reorganizations, and statistics
Monitors execution of controls to ensure compliance (i.e. Segregation of Duties). Defines and implements the process to maintain application security. Communicates existing and/or potential security violations to management
Reviews new database releases and determines impact to current systems. Creates and evaluates standards for new database software releases, patches, upgrades, maintenance, or enhancement initiatives
Independently leads platform teams and works with teams to meet business, technical and people goals
Leverages a strong ability to integrate database knowledge with application support
Evaluates, recommends, and implements performance improvements across corporate database systems. Identifies poorly performing SQL patterns and recommend changes to improve performance
Provides technical consultation for applications development on data manipulation and data migration
Applies application patches when required
Guides application team, promoting corporate policies and sound code promotion practices
Defines, creates and maintains database disaster recovery plan. Coordinates database recovery efforts with appropriate support groups and affected business units
Acts as trusted advisor to the management team
Emphasizes technology cost optimization when designing new solutions. Provides technical consultation for Applications Development
Recognizes, designs, administers, or arranges continuing education programs for users
Serves as mentor for peers. This includes 24x7 on call escalation for incidents
Proactively generates relevant ideas for new and improved use of technology based on knowledge of the corporate business, products and systems, and customers’ business needs. Leads business critical projects efforts for IT infrastructure
Leads internal strategic efforts and collaborates with peers. Participates in the selection of the database management system & other related software
Qualification
Required
Associates degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Analytics or relevant field. In lieu of degree three (3) years of related work experience required. Bachelor's degree preferred
Basic knowledge of database management systems administration. Examples may include but are not limited to: Relational Database Management Systems (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL), Non-Relational Database Management Systems (Azure Cosmos), Cloud Infrastructure Services (AWS, Azure, OCI, Google)
Basic knowledge of structured systems analysis and design with special emphasis in systems administration, project management, user relations, data integrity and data gathering techniques
Basic knowledge of relevant operating system. Examples may include but are not limited to: On premise hardware (Windows OS, Unix/Linux OS), Cloud Infrastructure Services (AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Google)
Basic knowledge of programming/scripting languages. Examples may include but are not limited to: PowerShell, Bash, YAML, Liquibase
Basic knowledge of security, compliance, and audit policies/procedures
Clear and concise communication in both written and verbal form
Ability to prioritize and organize workload, manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Two (2) years of related work experience
In-depth knowledge of database management systems administration
Requires thorough knowledge of relevant operating system
Experience with IT computing resource management and optimization
Administration of Database Monitoring Tools such as Idera, Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)
Basic knowledge of Enterprise Monitoring Tools such as Dynatrace, Azure Log Analytics Workspace (LAW)
Intermediate experience of Disaster Recovery
Basic knowledge of Automation Systems. Examples may include but are not limited to: Ansible, Azure DevOps
Intermediate knowledge of security, compliance, and audit policies/procedures
In-depth knowledge of structured systems analysis and design with special emphasis in systems administration, project management, user relations, data integrity and data gathering techniques
Ability to support Application Development initiatives through research, design, and implementation
Four (4) years of related experience
Advanced experience with database management systems administration and related database tools
Advanced experience of Disaster Recovery and High Availability solutions
Advanced experience with database security
Independent database technical resource on application projects
Ability to provide internal mentorship within team
Six (6) years of related work experience
Demonstrated competence in team leadership/technical leadership, facilitation, and project leadership
Demonstrated experience generating innovative approaches and solutions to complex problems
Possesses extensive knowledge of technologies outside of core administration job function
Experience improving the quality of processes used by the Data Platform team
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Professional certification in job-related technology preferred
Benefits
Participation in group health and/or dental insurance
Retirement plan
Wellness program
Paid time away from work
Paid holidays
Company
Univera Healthcare
Univera Healthcare is a non-profit health plan that provides health services for New Yorkers.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Richard Vienne
VP Chief Medical Officer Univera Healthcare
Harris Williams Jr.
Founding Field Partner of Univera
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