Manager, Database Administration

This role could be hybrid or remote based on proximity to an office location.

At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life.We do that in many ways, but especially by helping people invest in themselves by offering trusted financial products and advice. Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy, and financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services.

Lead and manage the Database Administration team and oversee the operation and administration of the organizations data storage technologies. Help to develop a long-term strategy for data storage. Utilize strong problem solving and analytic skills to lead a team working primarily in an Agile environment.

This role will require someone with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Robust customer service (internal company partners) skills will be necessary, as will clear written and verbal communication skills.

What you do

• Utilize leadership and expertise in modern database administration and in the development of current or future data storage solutions, technologies, and services.
• Lead and mentor a team of database administrators to provide standard-driven, reliable, and scalable data storage technology services as well as customer focused project support
• Build cross-functional team partnerships and alliances with IT teams, Data Governance, Security, Project Managers and Business Partners
• Demonstrate proficiency in the development, ratification, and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Communicate technical concepts and solutions at a level appropriate for technical and non-technical audiences
• Provide thought leadership on operational excellence, technology road mapping, and service execution
• Identify, define, and assess the properties, specifications, and best practices necessary for database management system operations to meet current and future needs of the organization.
• Help to develop and implement policies and procedures related to data security and integrity.
• Develop, implement, and monitor database access policies.
• Ensure project and department milestones and goals are met on time and within budget.
• Manage software licenses and vendor relationships.
• Provides technical guidance and mentoring to project teams and cross-functional IT teams
• Maintain knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices in DBMS and related technology.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard new staff. Lead and oversee their daily work execution. Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations. Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or related field) or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Five or more years of related experience required in a combination of the following areas:
• Data storage technologies, controls, and standards
• Oracle Database and MS SQL Server RDBMS technologies
• Cloud data storage and data service technologies
• Advanced knowledge of command-line scripting, database languages such as T-SQL or PL/SQL, data engineering with open-source languages such as Python, and general familiarity with cloud-based data processing services on Azure or AWS
• Agile Kanban methodology skills for service delivery
• One or more years of supervisory or managerial experience desired
• Familiarity with the Oracle Exadata Cloud & Customer appliance desired
• Familiarity with DataCom mainframe database repository desired
• Data storage technology related certifications desired
• Agile SCRUM master certification desired

What we offer

• Our company motto is “Fulfilling Life” and we take that job seriously, with a heavy commitment to volunteering and community support, employee well-being, and providing quality products and services that help our customers create a brighter future.
• Being a mutual-based organization, the return on our investment goesback into the company, to benefit our members/customers.
• We're committed to professional development, opportunity, inclusion, and diversity. Team building and collaboration are also priorities.
• A total rewards package with all the comprehensive health and welfare benefits you'd expect, including competitive pay and incentives, 401(k), flexible work schedules and time off to care for yourself and others.
• Additional popular benefits, including tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment, an incentivized well-being program, adoption assistance, paid time off for volunteering, training, and career development opportunities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we're committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences.We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary range $94,254 to $150,808/year