Sr Database Administrator
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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 YOULL 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 YOULL NEED:
- Bachelors 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
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU
Zinnia offers excellent career progression and competitive compensation. Were 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 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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About Company
Zinnia offers comprehensive technology solutions for insurance carriers and distributors across the full lifecycle of insurance policy administration.
