Lead SQL Infrastructure Architect

Humana; Louisville (KY); Remote; USD 142,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana is seeking a Lead SQL Infrastructure Architect to lead the planning, design, and engineering for enterprise SQL Server environments. You will partner with engineering, cloud, security, and application teams to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions and drive modernization across large-scale systems.

The role requires deep SQL Server expertise, leadership experience, and a strong focus on availability, security, and performance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience supporting, administering, and architecting Microsoft SQL Server environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise SQL Server platforms.

Skills

SQL Server administration

Always On Availability Groups

Failover Clustering

T-SQL

Performance tuning

High availability

Disaster recovery

Leadership

Project management

Windows Server

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Master’s degree in technical field

Tools

Azure SQL

Azure Virtual Machines

Terraform

Bicep

ARM Templates

PowerShell

Splunk

Datadog

Dynatrace

SolarWinds

Job description

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The Lead SQL Infrastructure Architect leads the planning, design, and engineering of enterprise-level infrastructure and platforms related to the SQL Server environment. The Lead SQL Infrastructure Architect works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

The Lead SQL Infrastructure Architect performs technical planning, architecture development and modification of specifications for the SQL Server environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise SQL Server platforms.
• Develop and maintain database infrastructure standards, roadmaps, and best practices.
• Design highly available and disaster recovery solutions using technologies such as SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, and Replication.
• Partner with engineering, cloud, security, and application teams to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions.
• Evaluate new technologies, products, and services to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Provide technical leadership for large-scale infrastructure modernization, migration, and transformation initiatives.
• Optimize database performance, scalability, capacity planning, and operational efficiency.
• Establish monitoring, automation, and maintenance strategies to ensure platform health and uptime.
• Drive security and compliance initiatives, including data protection, access management, and audit readiness.
• Lead technical projects, mentor engineers, and serve as an escalation point for complex production issues.
• Present recommendations and strategic guidance to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience supporting, administering, and architecting Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• 2+ years of experience leading technical projects, infrastructure initiatives, or engineering teams.
• Expertise in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, and database security.
• Experience with SQL Server technologies such as Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, and T-SQL.
• Strong understanding of Windows Server, storage, networking, and enterprise infrastructure.
• Experience supporting production-critical database environments in large-scale organizations.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for delivering reliable technology solutions and improving customer experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a technical field.
• 10+ years of SQL Server infrastructure and architecture experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure SQL, Azure Virtual Machines, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience with PowerShell, automation, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates).
• Background in healthcare, insurance, or other highly regulated industries.
• Microsoft certifications such as Azure Database Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Experience with enterprise monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk, Datadog, Dynatrace, or SolarWinds.
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and influence enterprise architecture decisions.

Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana’s offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$142,300 - $195,700 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer atHumana.comand atCenterWell.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.