Description

Cloud Database Administrator

Location: This position will work a hybrid model (remote and office). The Ideal candidate will live within 50 miles of one of our Elevance Health PulsePoint locations.

A proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Carelon Medical Benefits Management, formerly AIM Specialty Health, is a benefit- management leader in Illinois. Our platform delivers significant cost- of-care savings across an expanding set of clinical domains, including radiology, cardiology and oncology.

The Cloud Database Administrator will be achieved mastery of all Database Administration best practices, standards, policies, methods tools and procedures. Focus is on the proficient delivery of Database Administration services while leading the Database Administration team's use of tools, techniques and processes. This position will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of critical cloud-based database systems, to ensure the availability and consistent performance of our corporate applications. This is a highly responsible and technical role requiring experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, or Google Cloud Platform, in addition to strong knowledge of database technologies.

How you will make an impact:

• Works with senior Business and IT partners to identify, prioritize and lead the development and implementation of Database Administration standards, policies, methods, and procedures building consensus with all parties

• Leads highly complex Database Administration projects and efforts

• Oversees physical database creation and maintenance in production and non-production environments

• Builds and supports required database test environments

• Accurately estimates Database Administration effort for any size project covering the projects database needs

• Identifies and defines standard procedures and processes, ensuring compatibility with vision and direction

• Works with Business and IT partners to identify, translate, and prioritize the most complex database architectural requirements

• Instrumental in providing guidance to subordinates in best architectural practices in maximizing the database performance

• Troubleshoots the most difficult database problems, recognized expert and go-to person.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires BS/BA in Computer Science or Information Technology or a related field of study and a minimum of 7 years industry experience in Information Systems and/or experience in Database Administration or related disciplines; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:

• Experience utilizing DBMS system management tools and implementing the majority of new DBMS features and functionality preferred strongly preferred.

• Experience with leading junior DBA's and onshore/offshore resources strongly preferred.

• Experience in utilizing DBMS systems management tools and implementing new features.

• Experience as a Database Administrator (Oracle/SQL server), with a focus on cloud-based database management.

• Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices.

• Hands-on experience with cloud services (AWS, GCP) including database services like RDS, SQL Server, or MongoDB.

• Knowledge of database backup, recovery, security, and performance tuning.

• Experience with database technologies (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, etc..).

• Familiarity with programming languages such as SQL, PowerShell, or Python.

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

• Knowledge of Database, Field level encryption, and tokenization.

• Experience in the healthcare industry managing PHI/PII data will be a plus.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Database Specialty, Oracle Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate) are a plus.

  
  

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.comfor assistance.