Database Administrator/Senior Database Administrator (I/S Data & Data Base Services) #022772 | Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company | US-NE-Omaha
Job Description
Database Administrator/Senior Database Administrator (I/S Data & Data Base Services)-022772
Description
Release Your Potential at Mutual of Omaha … The Possibilities are Endless!
Mutual of Omaha
is a full-service, multi-line organization providing insurance and
financial services products for individuals, businesses and groups
throughout the United States. Founded in 1909, Mutual of Omaha and its
affiliate companies manage assets in excess of $28 billion. Known for
its strength and stability, Mutual of Omaha is made up of quality,
engaged individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life. We’ve made
it a priority to create a culture where everyone feels included, valued
and empowered. Release your potential and begin a rewarding career with
us.
The Senior Data
Base Administrator/Database Administrator is responsible for meeting
business objectives by planning for and providing reliable, available
and secure
infrastructure systems. This includes effectively executing processes
such as tactical and strategic planning and architecture, installation,
configuration management, utilization, capacity management, vendor and
customer relationship
management and problem resolution.
Essential Job Functions:
Database Implementation and Design
Design and
implement development and production databases for maximal performance,
scalability, flexibility, and reliability. Install and maintain DBMS
software including patches, fixes and version upgrades. Work closely
with developers to create and maintain schema objects, design and debug
triggers, stored procedures and user defined functions.
Performance Monitoring and Tuning
Monitor and
maintain maximum performance of databases. Identify poorly performing
queries and work with development teams to tune accordingly. Monitor
database logs for hardware, memory or disk space/ capacity issues and
take appropriate action. Implement database parameter and configuration
changes for optimal performance with the host operating system. Insure
the database environment remains in compliance with our vendor license
agreements.
Availability, Backup and Recovery
Design and
implement processes and procedures to reduce and eliminate database
outages and downtime. Implement data backup and recovery procedures to
prevent the loss of data from all types of failure. Document, plan and
test Disaster Recovery procedures.
User and Data Security
Design,
implement and maintain database security strategies that provide the
appropriate level of security for users and applications.
Problem Resolution
Coordinates
resolution of complex inter-domain technical problems. Resolves
architectural issues and problems. Proactively identifies and resolves
potential problems before they impact customers.
Configuration Management
For assigned
technology domain configurations: analyzes technical requirements;
identifies and evaluates alternatives to meet requirements; selects
target solutions to meet requirements and obtains consensus and approval
for target solutions; develops migration plans; and performs resource
tuning.
Capacity Management
Gathers
capacity requirements, including SLOs. Applies historical trends to
capacity requirements, performs forecast analysis, and builds / updates
capacity forecasts for assigned technology domains.
Customer Relationship Management
Demonstrates a
high level of service delivery to ensure customer satisfaction. Builds
and maintains relationships with peers. Understands and articulates data
and database services, products, and value to business and application
areas. Proactively works to solve business, application, and
infrastructure problems. Provides planning interaction with business
areas to identify and prioritize customer requirements.
Tactical Planning
Develops,
monitors, updates, and executes tactical plans ensuring alignment of
tactical plans to strategic plans. Provides consulting to the
development and maintenance of the tactical planning process.
Strategic Planning
Provides input
to strategic plans. Maintains long-range (18 plus month) view of
industry trends and business, application, and infrastructure
requirements for assigned technology domains. Provides technical
leadership to the Operation for strategic implementations within
assigned technology domains.
Vendor Management
Works with
vendors to resolve problems and escalate resolution within the
management chain when necessary. Participates in contract negotiations
and reviews and in the Vendor Report Card process. Provides feedback to
vendors on desired product direction.
Operational Excellence
Pursues and
encourages Operational Excellence in all endeavors, leading and striving
on a routine basis through identification and implementation of
continuous process improvements. Responsible for ensuring appropriate
security and privacy measures are implemented on technology solutions to
protect Company data from intentional or accidental misuse.
Qualifications
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4-year degree in Computer Science or related field preferred
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Minimum of 3 years experience with Teradata DBMS required
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Experience with Teradata Backup Tools, BTEQ scripting, and Teradata partitioning required
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Experience with Teradata TPT Tools preferred
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Experience with Teradata Viewpoint preferred
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Experience with data appliance DBMS environments preferred
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Minimum of 3 years experience with Linux and/or AIX operating systems required
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Experience writing SQL programming
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Experience with database and SQL performance tuning
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Knowledge of database physical and logical design principals
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Knowledge of Business Intelligence, Business Analytics and data warehousing database design concepts preferred
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Able to manage and deploy application database modifications
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Able to provide 24x7 on-call support within a team rotation
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Excellent written and oral communication skills
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Minimum of 2 years experience supporting multiple 24x7 production database system
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Ability to self-direct and prioritize
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Ability to solve problems
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Pursues Operational Excellence in all endeavors, striving on a routine basis through identification and implementation of continuous process improvements
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled
veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are
unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a
result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human
Resources Representative at 1-800-780-0304. We are available Monday
through Friday 7 am to 4 pm CST.
For all other inquiries, contact our HR Helpline at 1-800-365-1405, option 4.
Mutual of Omaha and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran
Job
Information TechnologyPrimary Location
US-NE-OmahaSchedule
Full-timeShift
Day Job
Flex Time Available? Yes
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