Horace Mann

IT Manager – Distributed Database Services

Horace Mann

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: IllinoisUnited States

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Salary

💰 $105,200 - $147,950 per year

About the role

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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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