The Company At Utica National Insurance Group, we employ over 1,400 people across the United States who are dedicated to our corporate promise: To make people feel secure, appreciated, and respected.
As an AM Best "A" rated, $1.5 billion award-winning, nationally recognized property & casualty insurance carrier, we operate along the Eastern half of the United States with our Home Office in Central New York and Regional Offices in cities such as Boston, NYC, Chicago, Atlanta, and Dallas.
What Will You Do We are looking for a Mid-Level Database Administrator (Oracle/SQL Server) to join our team in supporting critical projects and applications within the insurance industry. The ideal candidate will have experience managing both Oracle and SQL Server databases, along with a solid understanding of database performance tuning, backup/recovery, patching/upgrading, and database security. The role will have a focus on implementing automation processes to enhance the efficiency of our database management practices. If you are passionate about database technologies and eager to contribute to our growing organization, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
- Database Management: Manage, maintain, and optimize Oracle and SQL Server databases.
- Patching & Upgrades: Perform regular database patching and updates to ensure optimal performance and security.
- Performance Optimization: Conduct database performance reviews and provide suggestions for query optimizations.
- Automation: Develop and implement automation solutions to streamline database management tasks.
- Monitoring & Maintenance: Monitor database health and performance metrics, responding proactively to any issues.
- Backup & Recovery: Perform regular backup and recovery operations to safeguard data integrity. Implement disaster recovery plans and ensure data availability in case of system failures.
- Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, processes, and procedures.
- Technical Support: Provide technical guidance and support to application development staff as needed.
- Collaboration: Work closely with development teams, IT staff, and other stakeholders to support database-related needs and projects.
- Preferred Tools: Experience with SolarWinds DPA and the IDERA Suite preferred.
What Will You Need - Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred.
- Experience: 2-4 years required. 3-8 years of experience as a Database Administrator, with a focus on Oracle and/or SQL Server preferred.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of database patching, security protocols, and performance tuning.
- Experience with database upgrade processes and migrations.
- Proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL for Oracle, and T-SQL for SQL Server.
- Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible) and scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell) to enhance database operations.
- Experience developing and managing SSIS packages for data integration.
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Salary Range: $69,502 - $104,254 The final salary to be paid and position within the internal salary range is reflective of the employee's work experience, their geographic location, education, certification(s), scope and responsibilities in the role, and additional qualifications.
Benefits: We believe strongly that talented people are core to our success and are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, career advancement and challenging work opportunities. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan for full time employees that include the following:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
- Dental Benefit
- Vision Benefit
- Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
- 401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan (Includes annual Company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual company financial results)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
- Company-Paid Family Leave
- Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
- Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
- Student Loan Refinancing Services
- Membership with Back-up Care, Senior Solutions
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Matching Gifts program
- Paid Volunteer Day
- Employee Referral Award Program
- Wellness programs
Additional Information: This position is a full time salaried, exempt (non overtime eligible) position.
Utica National is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Apply now and find out what it's like to be a part of an amazing team, thrive in an exciting environment and work for a company you can be proud of. Once you complete your application, you can monitor your status in the hiring process by logging into your profile. A representative from our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch regarding any change in your candidacy.
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