Database Admin Advisor

Elevance Health; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking an experienced Database Admin Advisor to partner with senior Business and IT leaders to drive the development and implementation of database standards and procedures. You will lead efforts across production and non-production environments, ensuring reliable performance and governance.

In this role, you will estimate effort, translate complex requirements, and mentor junior staff on best architectural practices, SSO/OAuth integration, and Snowflake administration to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in information systems or database administration.
• Experience with Snowflake architecture and Snowflake SQL.
• Knowledge of SAML SSO and OAuth tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead highly complex database administration projects.
• Oversee production and non-production database maintenance.
• Estimate DB administration effort for projects.
• Define standard procedures aligned with architectural direction.
• Translate complex database requirements with business partners.
• Provide guidance on best architectural practices and performance.
• Troubleshoot difficult database issues as expert.

Skills

Snowflake

Snowsight

Python

SPL

SQL

Architecture

SSO/OAuth

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Database Admin Advisor

Location: Ideal candidates will be able to report to our Pulse Point location at 740 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308.

This role requires associates to be in-office 1-2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

The Database Admin Advisor is responsible for working with senior Business and IT partners to identify, prioritize and lead the development and implementation of Database Administration standards, policies, methods, and procedures building consensus with all parties.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Leads highly complex Database Administration projects and efforts.
• Oversees physical database creation and maintenance in production and non-production environments.
• Builds and supports required database test environments.
• Accurately estimates Database Administration effort for any size project covering the projects database needs.
• Identifies and defines standard procedures and processes, ensuring compatibility with vision and direction.
• Works with Business and IT partners to identify, translate, and prioritize the most complex database architectural requirements.
• Instrumental in providing guidance to subordinates in best architectural practices in maximizing the database performance.
• Troubleshoots the most difficult database problems, recognized expert and go-to person.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering (any), or a related field.
• Seven (7) years of information systems, database administration, or related experience.

Experience Requirements

• Seven (7) years of information systems, database administration, or related experience must include:
  • Snowflake database administration;
  • Snowsight, Python, SPL;
  • Snowflake SQL;
  • Snowflake architecture knowledge; and
  • SAML SSO and OAuth tools.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.