IT Manager – Distributed Database Services

Horace Mann

IT Manager leading a small team responsible for enterprise database reliability and performance for Horace Mann. Overseeing platform administration and ensuring systems support critical business applications securely.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,200 - $147,950 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CassandraCloudMongoDBPostgres

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach, and develop a team of 3 database engineers/administrators
Oversee administration of distributed database systems (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, PostgreSQL, or cloud-native databases)
Partner with architecture and application teams to design scalable, resilient data solutions
Lead database-related projects including upgrades, migrations, and platform enhancements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field
3+ years of experience in IT, with a focus on database administration or engineering
Experience with distributed or cloud-based database platforms
Strong understanding of high availability, replication, backup/recovery, and performance tuning

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid or remote work environment with occasional on-site collaboration
Participation in on-call rotation or off-hours support as needed
Fast-paced, collaborative technology environment supporting critical business systems

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Hard Skills & Tools

database administrationdatabase engineeringMongoDBCassandraPostgreSQLcloud-native databaseshigh availabilityreplicationbackup/recoveryperformance tuning

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingteam development

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in MIS