Database Admin Lead Consultant

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description

SQL Server DBA

Key Responsibilities:

• Database Management:
  • Administer, monitor, and maintain MS SQL Server and Mongodb or Oracle or Postgre
    
    SQL databases.
  • Implement data backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability.
  • Optimize database performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Security & Compliance:
  • Enforce database security measures to safeguard sensitive data.
  • Implement and manage user access and roles to ensure compliance with security policies.
• Collaboration:
  • Work with development teams to design and implement database solutions that support application requirements.
  • Collaborate with IT teams in managing database changes and upgrades.
• Monitoring & Reporting:
  • Set up and utilize monitoring tools to track database performance and address bottlenecks.
  • Generate reports on system performance, availability, and other relevant metrics.
• Proactive Maintenance:
  • Perform routine database maintenance tasks, including patching and updates for both MS SQL Server and Mongodb or Oracle Or Postgresql.
  • Evaluate and recommend improvements for database architecture and software tools.

Qualifications

• Experience:
  • 5-7 years of experience in database administration, specifically with MS SQL Server and Mongodb or Oracle Or Postgresql.
  • Strong knowledge of database backup, recovery, and replication strategies.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Proficiency in Oracle database management, including Oracle RAC and Data Guard.
  • Experience with Mongo
    
    DB/SQL Server/Postgresql deployment and management tools.
  • Familiarity with database monitoring tools and best practices.
  • Knowledge of agility tools such as Version
    1.
  • Familiarity with ticketing systems such as Service Now.
  • Experience with Datadog monitoring.
  • Cloud-based database administration experience with Azure or Amazon AWS.
  • Familiarity with ITIL practices.
  • Proficiency in Python and Power Shell scripting.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Oracle DBA

Key Responsibilities:

• Database Administration:
  • Manage, monitor, and maintain Oracle and Mongo
    
    DB or SQL Server or Postgre
    
    SQL databases to ensure high availability and performance.
  • Configure and optimize database parameters in accordance with best practices.
• Backup and Recovery:
  • Design and implement comprehensive database backup and recovery strategies for both Oracle and Mongo
    
    DB/SQL Server/Postgresql.
  • Conduct regular disaster recovery drills to ensure the effectiveness of backup strategies.
• Security and Compliance:
  • Implement stringent security measures to protect sensitive data across both database platforms.
  • Manage user access, roles, and permissions to comply with organizational policies.
• Performance Tuning:
  • Analyze and optimize database queries, indexing, and overall performance.
  • Monitor database performance metrics and address identified bottlenecks.
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with application development teams to support database-related application needs.
  • Assist in schema design, data modeling, and database migrations.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  • Maintain thorough documentation of database configurations, procedures, and policies.
  • Generate reports on database performance, security, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience:
  • 5-7 years of DBA experience with a focus on Oracle and Mongo
    
    DB/SQL Server/Postgresql.
  • Extensive knowledge of Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, as well as Mongo
    
    DB/SQL Server/Postgresql queries and…