Position Overview

Cigna is looking for a talented Microsoft SQL Senior database administrator to support and build new SQL Databases. The ideal candidate will have 8 - 11 years experience in production database operation support, database development, database administration, knowledge of general database concepts, and Windows server administration. Experience with database administration task automation a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with intake requests, collaborate with the database engineering team and the database production support team and internal customers to deliver an enterprise-level database backend solution for top-tier applications
• Responsible for all aspects of database administration for SQL Server databases including problem solving, configuration, and implementation efforts for large and / or complex projects with an emphasis in operation excellence and continuous improvement of database related processes and procedures
• Provide database solutions for organizational needs while working in accordance with internal policies and procedures
• Works with project teams to create needed database solutions
• Responsible for quality control and auditing of database access to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data
• Consults with and advises users on access to and performance of databases
• Works directly with users to resolve data conflicts and inappropriate data usage
• Responsible for ensuring high levels of data available and database performance
• Tunes and optimizes SQL Statements, Instance Parameters, and Data Storage, including the identification of performance related issues
• Creates database objects
• Participation in the design, creation, and maintenance of SQL databases
• Participate in scrum/work assignment meetings
• Responsible for indexes, buffers, and cache

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Upgrade DB versions and migrations of database from one server to another server for SQL versions 2016 to 2022
• Implementation of High Availability, replication and mirroring
• Providing access and limiting unauthorized access
• SSIS deployment
• Performance testing evaluation
• Implementation of the SQL and Windows security model
• Taking SQL backups using native SQL tools and 3rd party backup tools such as DDBoost and Cohesity
• Strong collaboration skills and experience working across multiple teams both within a division and enterprise-wide
• Superior skills using Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Strong interpersonal, problem solving, facilitation, and prioritization skills
• Strong technical acumen, able to ensure that technical solutions, strategies, practices, and governance deliver business and customer value

Required Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 10-12 years of Database experience
• Understanding of the SQL language and ability to write SQL queries
• Experience with query tuning, performance tuning and database design
• Experience in developing and maintaining MS SQL Server databases, data warehouse and multidimensional DBs
• Installing SQL server
• Using encryption at a database level
• Proven track record of implementing changes that have measurable impact

Desired Experience:

• General knowledge and usage of Agile work systems (scrum, Kanban, etc)
• Experience using Service Now for Incident, Request and Change tracking
• Development experience with one or more modern scripting/automation languages (Ansible, Python, PowerShell, Splunk, etc.)
• Experience with other SQL and NoSQL database technologies (PostgreSQL, Cassandra, MariaDB/MySQL, etc.)
• Data masking implementation
• AWS and Azure Dbaa

S and IaaS:

• Replication tool experience; Golden Gate and QLIK is highly desirable.

Location and Hours of Work

• Operation in Office Location
• Normal business hours with after hours scheduled work to support production system migrations and upgrades

About Evernorth Health Services

Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.