Versant Health · 1 week ago
Manager, Database Administration_IT
Troy, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expVersant Health is one of the nation’s leading administrators of managed vision care, serving millions of our clients’ members nationwide. The Manager of Database Administration is responsible for ensuring operational excellence and business value from the database infrastructure, overseeing database administrators and maintaining standards for database systems.
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Responsibilities
Assess and develop long-term, strategic goals for production databases in conjunction with data owners and department managers
Manage the installation, configuration and administration of database management systems and tools for clustered and non-clustered environments
Design and implement systems, policies and procedures for data backup/archiving and disaster recovery to ensure effective protection and integrity of data assets
Provide support for production-related issues (24x7)
Work with application development staff to develop database architectures, coding standards, and quality assurance policies and procedures
Work with system engineering team to develop optimal hardware and software configurations
Perform tuning to ensure database optimization, review preliminary database designs, data analysis, and creation of new databases as needed
Optimize the use of the databases across the organization by staying current on upcoming enhancements to functionality and guiding staff in the appropriate use of the existing functionality
Create/ troubleshoot/ maintain SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages
Ensure all requests are completed according to Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Use monitoring, reporting and escalation tools to identify and correct gaps in services. Provide daily monitoring of database space, file distribution, response time, utilization and other parameters to ensure that all systems are running at peak
Install, patch and maintain database software
Ensure the preparation and maintenance of system documentation detailing the configuration of deployed solutions
Conduct research and make recommendations on database products, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts
Manage access requests relating to new hires, terminating employees, and traveling employees
Meet regularly with IT and business leadership to ensure team activities are aligned with current business objectives
Work with help desk to provide technical assistance to users and troubleshoot and resolve application and database related problems
Escalate important issues to business and IT leadership so that decisions can be made promptly
Produce database documentation for PCI compliance, Access Management, Database Hardening and Standards for SQL Install Configuration
Supervise, select, train, develop, coach, counsel and manage performance of database team
Provide directions to a team of database administrators of varying skills across multiple geographies
Effectively balance staff assignments according to business priorities
Ensure growth and development of staff through performance evaluation, skill and competency growth, performance goals and career development
Drive accountability and an attitude of customer service into the team
Attract and retain quality people to the organization and develop these individuals into a cohesive team
Call upon vendors as needed to ensure delivery of service levels of all key business functions
Actively manage vendor relationships to optimize technology expense
Hold vendors accountable for delivery of service
Review and reconcile vendor invoices; provide input to IT senior leadership for monthly reconciliation and forecasting
Partner with IT leadership to provide cost estimates in support of key initiatives
Manage and participate in on-call rotation
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Three (3) plus years of experience in IT management and direct staff management
Experience in the following technologies: SQL Server Reporting Services, Data Warehousing, SAN technology, ETL tools, DB2
Experience with some or all: MS SQL Server 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022 Windows Server, Transact-SQL
Excellent knowledge of system tables and system stored procedures
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft SQL troubleshooting and performance optimization
Experience administering SQL Server in a clustered environment
Preferred
Preferred bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or equivalent combination or experience and education
Experience with some or all: Windows server, RedHat Linux, Power shell
Benefits
Health and dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) with company match
Pet insurance
No-cost-to-you vision insurance for you and your qualified dependents
Company
Versant Health
Versant Health offers eye health and vision care plan for members, clients, brokers, and eye care professionals.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-09-17Acquired
Leadership Team
Kia Lindsay
Chief People Officer
Neelam Gor
Chief Clinical Officer
Recent News
2022-04-28
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