Senior SQL Database Administrator

Location: This position will work a hybrid model (remote & office). The ideal candidate will live within 50 miles of our Tampa, FL or Atlanta, GA Elevance Health PulsePoint locations. 

The Senior SQL Database Administrator will work in synchrony with our existing application development and BI teams, primarily supporting our Operational Data Warehouse, Business Apps Databases. This role is fundamental in maintaining 20+ SQL servers residing on prem data center within FL subsidiary

How You Will Make An Impact: 

• The appointed SQL Server DBA will become a subject matter expert in data loads and production support, specifically focusing on SQL servers supporting business applications. 
• Responsible for managing the SQL infrastructure, patching, maintenance, production backups and retention, support and security vulnerability remediation. 
• Become a liaison between the vendor and internal BI and AppDev team for 24x7 monitoring of all SQL servers to ensure connectivity of all systems for members, providers and internal business teams.
• Enable us to meet regulatory demands, optimize operational efficiency, and advance our strategic business objectives. 
• Reviews and revises database designs and ensures that all technical and business requirements are met. 
• Builds database structures based on detailed design. 
• Performs database testing to ensure performance is met and compare with expected results.
• Provides support during the system implementation and production. 
• Suggests new features, coding techniques and reference material.
• Identifies gaps in scripts and procedures. suggests options for implementation of features. 

Minimum Requirements: 

Requires an BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in information systems and/or database administration or related disciplines; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. 

Preferred Skills, Capabilities & Experiences: 

• Experience with: MS SQL Server; SQL Clustering/Replication and SQL Reporting Server is strongly preferred. 
• Working knowledge of MS Azure and cloud implementation is nice to have.
• Experience with DBMS performance management and monitoring tools strongly preferred.
• Healthcare experience is strongly preferred

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.