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Manager, Database Administration
Starr Insurance. Lead administration, maintenance, monitoring, and support of enterprise SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and Microsoft Fabric data platforms .
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Demonstrates advanced expertise in administering Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL Database, with a strong focus on database security, performance tuning, and disaster recovery. Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex database modernization initiatives while ensuring compliance and operational governance.
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Microsoft SQL Server AdministrationAzure SQL Database ManagementDatabase Security ManagementInformatica PowerCenter SupportProject Management
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Hard Skills
Database AdministrationPerformance TuningDisaster RecoveryBackup and RecoverySQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)PowerShell ScriptingT-SQLGit-based Source ControlHigh Availability SolutionsDatabase Modernization
Soft Skills
LeadershipStakeholder ManagementAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
Azure Data ServicesMicrosoft FabricSkybotETL ToolsDataOps
Industry Keywords
Property & Casualty InsuranceFinancial ServicesRegulatory ComplianceAudit ManagementOperational Governance
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAzureCloudETLInformaticaMS SQL ServerSQLSSIS
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead administration, maintenance, monitoring, and support of enterprise SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and Microsoft Fabric data platforms
- Manage database availability, performance tuning, capacity planning, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions
- Lead and oversee offshore DBA resources, including workload management, prioritization, mentoring, and performance oversight
- Establish database administration standards, policies, and operational procedures
- Own database security management across on-premises and cloud environments
- Administer SQL Server security controls, including login management, least-privilege access, password rotation, and security monitoring
- Drive initiatives involving Transparent Data Encryption, SQL Server auditing, Extended Events monitoring, database ownership governance, and administrative credential management
- Partner with Security, Infrastructure, Governance, and Application teams on compliance and regulatory requirements
- Serve as primary contact for audit requests and evidence collection
- Maintain database inventories, ownership records, security reviews, and compliance documentation
- Administer and support deployment of Informatica and SSIS environments
- Oversee Informatica migration, upgrade, and modernization initiatives
- Support ETL release management and deployment with DataOps teams
- Manage the Skybot enterprise scheduling platform and maintain a job success rate exceeding 99.9%
- Lead scheduling workload migrations as enterprise tools and platforms are implemented
- Lead SQL Server version upgrades across development, testing, and production environments globally
- Drive database modernization and cloud platform adoption
- Validate compatibility, testing, and deployment plans for platform upgrades
- Develop Git-based version control standards and processes for database development projects
- Monitor and alert on databases, ETL workflows, and scheduling platforms
- Identify automation and operational efficiency opportunities
- Drive root cause analysis and problem management for critical incidents
- Provide metrics, reporting, and service-level monitoring
- Collaborate with Data Engineering, DataOps, Infrastructure, Security, Governance, Application Development, and business stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional projects involving database, integration, and data platform technologies
- Communicate platform health, risks, priorities, and project status to leadership
- Manage vendor relationships and support engagements
- Promote database administration, deployment management, and operational governance best practices
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience
- 8+ years of hands-on database administration experience supporting enterprise-scale Microsoft data platforms
- 3+ years of experience leading technical teams, including offshore resources, vendors, or managed service providers
- Experience supporting highly regulated business environments, preferably within Property & Casualty insurance, financial services, or related industries
- Advanced expertise administering Microsoft SQL Server in on-premises and Azure environments
- Strong experience with Azure SQL Database and related Azure data services
- Experience with Microsoft Fabric administration, including Lakehouse and Warehouse environments
- Strong understanding of database security, auditing, encryption, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery practices
- Experience with high availability features such as mirroring, availability groups, and clustering
- Experience supporting Informatica PowerCenter and/or Informatica Cloud Data Integration (CDI-PC)
- Strong knowledge of SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
- Experience administering enterprise scheduling and workload automation platforms, preferably Skybot
- Experience with Git-based source control and CI/CD processes for database deployments
- Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, T-SQL, or related technologies
- Ability to lead complex infrastructure and data platform modernization initiatives
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration capabilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage audit requests, compliance reviews, and governance processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- First class training and development opportunities
- Inclusive environment
- Equal opportunity employment
- Career growth opportunities
- Employer investment in employees and their ability to drive progress