Senior SQL Server Database Administrator; DBA - EviCore - Hybrid

Senior SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) – Evi Core – Hybrid

The Senior SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for providing technical support for the database environments SQL  in a 24/7 environment. Day‑to‑day responsibilities include production support, access provisioning, DBA related tasks, monitoring system alerts, technical reviews. Participate in on‑call rotation. Provide assessment of database performance and identify problem areas. Document the company’s database environment. Build drift management, alerting, deployment and patching automation solutions using TSQL and Power Shell.

• Production performance troubleshooting / tuning:
  Ensuring high levels of performance, availability, sustainability and security
• Analyzing, solving and correcting issues in real‑time
• SQL Server hardware / software issues troubleshooting
• Monitor database performance and prepare database and progress reports. Provide reporting to management.
• Developing and automating drift management using TSQL / Power Shell
• Supporting databases on Azure
• Managing metrics using Idera/DPA/Dynatrace
• Backup / Recovery strategies
• Patching / Certification / Encryption key management
• Administers, maintains, develops and implements policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the company database.
• Internal audits
• Works on internal projects as assigned
• On‑call support
• Design, implement and manage high availability methods like Always On Availability Groups, Replication, Log Shipping and Database Mirroring.
• Monitoring system's health and performance using IDERA Diagnostic Manager / Solar Winds Database Performance Analyzer / Dynatrace

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years in database administration and programming.
• 10+ years IT operation with understanding of SQL Server database structures, theories, principles, and practices.
• Extensive knowledge of database maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Power Shell, PHP, Python, T‑SQL, JavaScript, and other languages.
• Experience with Idera/DPA/Dynatrace.
• Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and maintain databases and automate solutions.
• Project Management skills.
• Understanding of, and experience with relational database environments.
• Knowledge of reporting and query tools and practices.
• Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Technical documentation skills.
• Ability to present ideas in user‑friendly language.
• Self‑motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high‑pressure environment.
• Experience working in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and be on call to accommodate project deadlines.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber‑optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10 Mbps download / 5 Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of $114,800 – $191,400 USD per year, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health‑related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well‑being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company‑paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, and paid holidays.

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Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers, and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

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