GEHA is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to enhance and secure enterprise database systems across both on-prem and cloud environments, focusing on optimal performance, availability, and security of high-profile databases.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in database administration, including mastery of relational database systems (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, Snowflake, PostgreSQL).
- Strong understanding of HIPAA data privacy regulations
- Strong understanding of database security principles, access control, and compliance frameworks.
- Proficiency in SQL, Snowflake, and scripting tools such as PowerShell and Terraform.
- Proven experience supporting cloud-based database environments and cloud-native monitoring and automation tools
- Deep technical knowledge of database internals including indexing, query plans, statistics, buffer/cache behavior, and performance tuning.
- Experience with ETL tools and processes including design and support of data warehouse structures and reporting systems.
Responsibilities
- Administer, maintain, and optimize relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Azure SQL, Snowflake, PostgreSQL).
- Lead performance tuning, indexing, query optimization, and root cause analysis to ensure high availability and data integrity.
- Monitor system health and proactively resolve bottlenecks, blocking issues, and anomalies.
- Support and manage cloud-based database environments across all platforms.
- Lead migrations, integrations, and operations in cloud ecosystems using best practices for scalability, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
- Partner with security teams to design and enforce robust database security protocols, including encryption, access controls, and cloud IAM policies.
- Develop and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies for on-prem and cloud platforms.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Systems or related field; equivalent experience or certifications may be considered.
- Must have the ability to provide a non-cellular High Speed Internet Service such as Fiber, DSL, or cable Modems for a home office.
- A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 30x5 (30mpbs download x 5mpbs upload) is required.
- Latency (ping) response time lower than 80 ms
- A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information
