Sr Database Administrator

WHO WE ARE:

Zinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuities growth. With innovative enterprise solutions and data insights, Zinnia simplifies the experience of buying, selling, and administering insurance products. All of which enables more people to protect their financial futures. Our success is driven by a commitment to three core values: be bold, team up, deliver value – and that we do. Zinnia has over $180 billion in assets under administration, serves 100+ carrier clients, 2500 distributors and partners, and over 2 million policyholders.

WHO YOU ARE:

Sr. Database Administrator is responsible for the stability, security, monitoring and performance of database platforms. End-to-end systems management and technology governance of Zinnia platforms, including administration, security and audit. We are looking for people with the talent, drive, and positive attitude, as well as experience with Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Serve as a senior administrator of a database platform, working closely with application teams to support their needs both on projects and in ongoing run support.


• Collaboratively foster development between multi-functional IT teams.


• Coordinate with DBA support personnel with direction from the Lead DBA.


• Ensure adequate run support for DBA environments.


• Serve as Subject Matter Lead for Microsoft SQL.


• Consult with Lead DBA regarding department standards and processes and create controls to enforce them.


• Assist IT and Business teams on new system implementation.


• Ensure appropriate backup and restore processes are conducted and available to meet business requirements and SLAs.


• Participate in disaster recovery configuration and testing

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering (any), or a related field.


• Minimum 8 years of experience as a relational database administrator with experience/expertise in:
  
  
  
  • Microsoft SQL Server (all versions)
  
  
  • Availability group configuration and administration
  
  
  • Microsoft Windows experience
  
  
  • Microsoft SQL performance tuning
  
  
  
  


• Progressively responsible experience in Microsoft SQL, basic DBA systems management, security concepts (authentication, authorization, encryption and digital signature), SSL, firewalls, storage and networking integration.


• Experience planning, testing, monitoring, troubleshooting.


• PostgreSQL experience


• Database cloning

BONUS POINTS:

• Amazon Web Services RDS


• RMAN - PL/SQL


• Solaris/UNIX/Linux administration


• documentDB knowledge


• VMWare ESX


• UC4 Job Scheduling Systems


• Active Directory


• Shell Scripting


• OEM 13c Enterprise Manager

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Zinnia offers excellent career progression and competitive compensation. We’re looking for the best and brightest innovators in the industry to join our team. At Zinnia, you collaborate with smart, creative professionals who are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technologies, deeper data insights, and enhanced services to transform how insurance is done. Visit our website at www.zinnia.com for more information. Apply by completing the online application on the careers section of our website. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

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