Highmark Health - Juneau, AK
posted 2 months ago
Highmark Health is seeking a Lead Database Administrator who will utilize specialized knowledge and expertise to lead, implement, maintain, monitor, and ensure the performance of the most complex databases. This role involves planning and implementing upgrades or installations of new components as required, while also mentoring less experienced team members. The Lead Database Administrator will create, develop, and review the physical model derived from the logical model, ensuring that the detailed physical design of complex data structures and databases complies with established standards, guidelines, and procedures for data modeling, database design, and maintenance. In this position, you will provide leadership support for application staff and business areas regarding complex database implementations, which may include customized in-house databases and/or third-party application packages. You will establish automated monitoring mechanisms for space and database availability conditions and lead the establishment of best practices for database and application high availability through the use of third-party technologies and various database features. Additionally, you will provide application support for staff and external divisions, answering questions and resolving complex problems related to DBMS technology and computing platforms such as Z/OS, UNIX, Linux, and Windows. This role requires leading root cause analysis to identify and resolve complex problems impacting application and database availability and service levels, and contacting vendor support when necessary to facilitate application development and client problem resolution efficiently. The Lead Database Administrator will also be responsible for after-hours and weekend support as required for on-call responsibilities, database refreshes, testing, technology upgrades, and other off-hour assignments. Establishing and maintaining technical standards, departmental procedures, and technical documentation is essential, as is ensuring compliance with corporate standards, procedures, guidelines, and processes, including audits. You will lead in identifying, developing, and providing technology training to application developers, and participate in intra and inter-departmental project initiatives. Maintaining contacts with other DBA professionals externally in the health insurance and healthcare industries will help you stay informed about current trends and best practices. Other duties may be assigned as needed.