Sr Cloud Database Administrator

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, we are a mission-driven organization dedicated to championing the health and well-being of our members and the communities we serve.

Our team is the power behind that promise. And, as the industry rapidly evolves and we seek ways to optimize business processes and customer experiences, there’s no greater time for forward-thinking professionals like you to join us in delivering on it!

As a member of Team Blue, you’ll find purpose, opportunities and the support you need to build a meaningful career and make a powerful impact in our community.

BCBSNE is happy to offer three work designations for our Omaha area employees: 100% in-office, Hybrid, and 100% remote. If choosing to work remote, this role can be located in one of the following states: Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Texas.

The Sr Cloud DBA is responsible for leading all aspects of database and database server operations for distributed databases residing on Microsoft SQL Server and/or Microsoft Azure. This role will provide strategic direction and mentorship, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. The Sr Cloud DBA will collaborate with peers, application and data solution development teams, as well as infrastructure, networking, cyber, and support teams to support the delivery and maintenance of high-quality enterprise software solutions. Additionally, this role will influence decision-making processes, drive change, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

What You’ll Do:  

Database Management: Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of cloud-based database systems 

Query Tuning: Analyze and optimize SQL queries to improve performance and efficiency. Work closely with developers to ensure best practices in query writing. 

Performance Monitoring: Implement and manage performance monitoring tools to track database performance metrics. Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks. 

Backup and Recovery: Develop and maintain backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability. 

Security Management: Ensure database security by implementing access controls, encryption, and other security measures. 

Capacity Planning: Monitor database storage and compute resources, and plan for future capacity needs. 

Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve database-related issues, including performance problems, connectivity issues, and data inconsistencies. 

Implement and manage FinOps practices to optimize cloud resource usage and costs, ensuring efficient allocation and utilization of cloud infrastructure. 

 

Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, procedures, and performance tuning activities. Implement and enforce standards and policies to ensure consistency, security, and compliance across all database environments.  

Collaboration: Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, including data architecture and engineering teams, system administrators and network engineers, to deliver solutions and drive change in support of our mission. Influence decision making processes and foster a collaborative environment to ensure alignment with organizational goals.  

Qualifications: 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 

Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as a Database Administrator, with at least 2 years in a cloud environment. 

Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL and exper