Highmark Health

Database Administrator

Highmark Health

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States

Visit company website
✨ AI Apply
Apply

Salary

💰 $57,700 - $107,800 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

CloudGoogle Cloud PlatformLinuxMySQLPostgresPythonSQLSSISTerraform

About the role

  • Manage the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and performance tuning of on-prem SQL Server instances and databases
  • Monitor, capacity plan, and optimize queries
  • Install, configure, and patch SQL Server environments
  • Maintain backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability
  • Monitor and maintain existing HA/DR solutions (e.g., Always On Availability Groups)
  • Administer SQL Server security, managing logins, users, roles, permissions
  • Diagnose and resolve database-related issues
  • Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for database systems and processes

Requirements

  • Minimum High school diploma GED
  • 1-3 years of experience in Information Technology
  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or closely related field preferred
  • 3 to 5+ years of experience in Sql Server Database Administration
  • Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) is a plus
  • Scripting proficiency with T-SQL, Python, and/or PowerShell is a plus
  • Familiar or some experience with CloudSql on Google Cloud Platform
  • Postgres or AlloyDB databases familiarity
  • Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, Terraform
  • Other DB platforms such as MySql database on Linux
  • Linux OS
  • AI tools such as Copilot and Sidekick
  • Sql Server Certifications are a plus
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
SQL ServerT-SQLPythonPowerShellSQL Server Integration ServicesSQL Server Reporting ServicesInfrastructure as CodeTerraformMySQLPostgres
Certifications
SQL Server Certifications