Database Administrator

Highmark Health; Arkansas City (AR); On-site; USD 91,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology firm is seeking an SQL Server Database Administrator to manage daily operations and performance tuning of SQL Server databases. Key responsibilities include administering security, maintaining recovery strategies, and troubleshooting issues. Candidates should have a high school diploma, 1-3 years of IT experience, and preferably possess a bachelor's degree. The company offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Opportunity for career advancement

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Formal training for personal development

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Information Technology.
• Experience with SQL Server environments.
• Knowledge of cloud database concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage SQL Server instances and databases.
• Install, configure, and patch SQL Server environments.
• Maintain backup and recovery strategies.
• Administer SQL Server security.
• Diagnose database-related issues and provide support.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Willingness to learn

Independent work capability

SQL Server troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

SQL Server

SSIS

SSRS

T-SQL

Python

PowerShell

Job description

Employer Industry: Healthcare Technology

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to $107,800.00
• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within an experienced team
• Engage in a supportive and collaborative work environment
• Chance to work with diverse database platforms and cutting‑edge technologies
• Involvement in critical database systems that support both provider and payer operations
• Opportunities for formal and informal training for personal development

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

• Manage the day‑to‑day operation, maintenance, and performance tuning of on‑prem SQL Server instances and databases
• Install, configure, and patch SQL Server environments, including managing SQL Server Agent jobs
• Maintain backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability
• Administer SQL Server security, managing logins, users, roles, and permissions
• Diagnose and resolve database‑related issues, providing support to application teams and vendors

What is Required (Qualifications):

• High school diploma or GED
• 1‑3 years of experience in Information Technology
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn
• Capability to work independently on routine database administration tasks
• Experience with SQL Server environments and troubleshooting database issues

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related field
• 3 to 5+ years of experience in SQL Server Database Administration
• Familiarity with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
• Experience with scripting languages such as T‑SQL, Python, and/or PowerShell
• Knowledge of cloud database concepts, particularly Google Cloud SQL, Postgres, and MySQL

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