Senior Database Administrator
Senior Database Administrator
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What part will you play If youre looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference youve found it.
The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities and youll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. Were always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! What part will you play If youre looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference youve found it. Because at Markel the work you do gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities. Whether youre wild about horses bananas for boats or driven by data youll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. Were always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential we can help others reach theirs.Join us and play your part in something special!
The Senior Database Administrator manages and controls the companys data resources develops application data models and implements physical database designs. This position also assumes responsible for data integrity security and recovery. They will work closely with the application development teams to ensure correct database design and efficient application access. The successful candidate will also work with the network and system administrators to ensure overall system and database availability and performance.
Job Location: Hybrid work arrangement based in Richmond VA
The Senior Database Administrator role will provide operational and technical database expertise for enterprise SQL and Oracle environments. This role will work within the Managed Services Database Team. The Senior DBA will work closely with other team members to ensure operational availability recoverability performance integrity and security of the databases. The role will work collaboratively with support teams and other areas of IT.
The Senior DBA will provide support and guidance to junior members and will have a high degree of database knowledge and expertise. It is expected that the role will learn and adapt to new database technologies and Azure products as they are introduced to Markel. Training will be given where required.
Performs engineering and administrative duties for Microsoft SQL Oracle DB Azure Synapse as well as maintains integrations with technologies and other Markel applications.
Build strong partnerships with Markels Data Services Data Backbone and other data providers within Markels application organizations.
Partners with managed services provider engineers to perform operational support and project activities.
Performs change management using standard tools. Ensures conformance and compliance with existing system standards. Measures performance to ensure proper operation.
Applies architectural analysis design modelling and best practice techniques based upon a detailed understanding of business processes to establish modify or maintain database servers and associated components.
Works with Global Security Services compliance team to ensure Markels database landscape meets security and governance standards as well as adhering to the hardening policies backup retention policies all other company policies and audit requirements.
Participate in after-hours critical production support as .
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Certification
Microsoft or Oracle certification preferred.
ITIL Certification or experience working in an ITIL environment preferred.
Work Experience
Extensive experience providing technical delivery of large projects working with
stakeholders from business development and infrastructure teams.
Experience of business critical systems and 24/7 support.
Experience of administering development and test database environments.
Strong experience with Microsoft SQL SSRS SSIS and SSAS required.
Experience with Oracle RDBMS 11g 12c 19c Oracle RMAN preferred.
Understanding of Relational Database Management System architecture and how it relates to the organizations application landscape.
Understanding of backup and restore processes required knowledge of Pure Storage or Veeam a plus.
Demonstration of thorough understanding of how discrete infrastructure components work together to provide reliable and secure hosting environment.
Experience working with Cloud technologies including Azure SQL PaaS a plus.
Understanding of RDBMS security best practices and how to implement in an enterprise environment.
Skill Sets
Excellent interpersonal negotiation creativity attention to detail and oral and written
communications skills tailored for the intended audience.
Customer focused must be understanding of customer requirements and manages
expectation and adheres to agreed delivery times and is approachable and responsive.
Works with minimal direction and guidance in planning details of procedures and
methods to attain definite objectives.
Takes a keen interest in self-development. Looks to develop and learn new skills and
knowledge.
Invests in the team by sharing knowledge with other team members and assisting them.
Takes responsibility for ensuring team success.
Strong desire for continuous improvement and ability to drive organizational change.
Familiarity working in an Agile and DevOps environment preferred.
Strong technical foundation and able to lead thoughtful and methodical troubleshooting
during complex incidents.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
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US Work Authorization
US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.
Who we are:
Markel Group (NYSE MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20 countries is a holding company for insurance reinsurance specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.
Were all about people We win together We strive for better
We enjoy the everyday We think further
Whats in it for you:
In keeping with the values of the Markel Style we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.
We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees needs at all stages of life.
All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life disability and AD&D insurance.
We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions an Employee Stock Purchase Plan PTO corporate holidays and floating holidays parental leave.
Are you ready to play your part
Choose Apply Now to fill out our short application so that we can find out more about you.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
