Lead Database Administrator - Highmark Health

**Company :** Highmark Inc. **Job Description :** **JOB SUMMARY** Uses specialized knowledge and expertise to lead, implement, maintain, monitor, and ensure performance of the most complex databases. Plans and implements upgrades or installation of new components, if required. Mentors less experienced team members. **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES** + Creates, develops, and reviews the physical model created from the logical model, ensuring that the detailed physical design of the most complex data structures and databases complies with standards, guidelines and procedures recommended for all aspects of data modeling, database design, and maintenance. Provides leadership support for application staff and business areas regarding the most complex database implementations, which could include a customized in-house database and/or a third party application package. Establishes automated monitor mechanism for space and database availability conditions. Leads the establishment of best practices for database and application high availability through the use of third party technologies and through the exploitation of various database features. + Provides applications support for staff, as well as, outside division to answer questions and resolve the most complex problems related to the DBMS technology and computing platform such as Z/OS, UNIX, Linux, and Windows. Leads root cause analysis to identify and resolve the most complex problems impacting application and/or database availability and service levels. Contact vendor support when necessary to facilitate application development and client problem resolution with optimum speed and efficiency. + Provides after hours and weekend support as required for on call responsibilities, database refreshes, testing, technology upgrades, and other off hour assignments of the most complex nature. + Establishes and maintains technical standards, departmental procedures, and other technical documentation as required. Assure compliance to required Corporate standards, procedures, guidelines and processes, including audits. + Leads in identifying, developing, and providing technology training to the application developers of the organization (formal and informal). Leads and participates in staff training opportunities (formal and informal) relative to rules, procedures, and standards for the access and maintenance of shared data resources. + Leads and participates as assigned on intra and inter-departmental project initiatives. Participate as assigned in the testing and recommendation of tools and utilities to improve the effectiveness of managing and supporting the most complex database environments. + Maintains contacts with other DBA professionals externally in other Health Insurance/Health Care industries and/or other industries to maintain a perspective of current trends and best practices. + Other duties as assigned or requested. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Minimum** + High school diploma GED + 5-7 years in Information Technology **Preferred** + Vendor DBA Certifications for the relevant DBMS + Health insurance business knowledge. **Language (Other than English):** None **Travel Requirement:** 0% - 25% **PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS** **Position Type** Office-based Teaches / trains others regularly Occasionally Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site Rarely Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees) Never Physical work site required Yes Lifting: up to 10 pounds Constantly Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds Occasionally Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds Rarely **_Disclaimer:_** _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._ **_Compliance Requirement_** _: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies._ _As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy._ _Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._ **Pay Range Minimum:** $78,900.00 **Pay Range Maximum:** $146,000.00 _Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate's qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets._ Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. 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