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Job Description Summary
The Senior Database Administrator is a key player in managing and maintaining both production and non-production databases. This role is pivotal in setting the standards and designs for physical data storage, maintenance, access, and security administration. This position requires handling moderately complex to complex issues where in-depth evaluation of variable factors is necessary.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Perform backups and recovery on Database Management Systems, configure database parameters, and prototype designs against logical data models.
• Define data repository requirements, data dictionaries, and warehousing requirements to enhance database access and effectively allocate/reallocate database resources for optimal configuration, performance, and cost.
• Support multiple services and multiple databases of medium to high complexity with various concurrent users, ensuring control, integrity, and accessibility of the data.
• Respond to strategic requests from other teams, influencing the department’s strategy by making decisions on technical approaches for project components.
• Maintain the health of over 1,000 databases and implement change tickets submitted to the DBA team.
• Interact with internal customers including Developers, Data Engineers, Product Owners, etc., providing consultation on database changes, best practices, and guidance on database usage and direction.
• Participate in an on-call rotation schedule to ensure continuous support.
• Work within a big job scheduling environment—active batch.
• Engage with SQL databases and support the implementation of a new contract for Medicare.
• Operate in agile environments, supporting multiple data teams and data warehouse systems.
• Focus on modernization.
• Manage and optimize SQL servers

Required Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred or an equivalent technical training. Equivalent education and/or experience may be substituted for the degree.
• 5 or more years of hands-on technical experience with SQL servers
• 2 or more years of project leadership experience.
• Experience integrating new technologies with existing technologies.
• Experience implementing technologies with enterprise-wide impact.
• Passion for contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences.
• Must be knowledgeable about SQL Server and ensuring secure data management.
• Ability to distinguish between system databases and user databases in SQL Server, understanding their roles and management specifics.
• Demonstrated experience with the three main types of SQL Server backups.
• Skilled in utilizing SQL Server utilities, such as SQL Server Profiler.
• In-depth understanding of clustered indexes in SQL Server.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Healthcare industry experience.
• Certifications: CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP.
• PMP certification.
• Six Sigma Certification.

This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact by ensuring the smooth operation and strategic development of our database systems. Your expertise will be pivotal in driving our mission forward.

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Why Humana?  

It's not about what we think is important. It's what matters to you that counts. Humana offers a variety of benefits to promote the best health and well-being of our associates and their families.

You'll experience the following perks as a full-time Humana employee:

Compensation and Financial Security — Our pay philosophy is designed to motivate and reward associates for their skills and contributions to the company. We provide options to help you plan for your future and protect your assets: Competitive base pay, Recognition pay, 401(k) retirement savings plan (125% match for the first 6% contributed by an associate), etc.

Your Whole Health — Humana's health products and services are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, Health plan incentives, Paternity leave, etc.

Work Perks — Humana knows your life extends outside of work. We have many options to support your interests and needs. Some departments have the flexibility to allow associates to work from home, and we offer all associates: Paid time off, holidays, volunteer time, jury duty pay, Assoc