Manager, Database Administration

Starr Insurance Holdings, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Presencial; USD 130.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Starr Insurance Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Database Admin in Atlanta.

You will lead enterprise SQL Server, Azure SQL DB, and Microsoft Fabric platforms, ensuring high availability, security, and efficient data operations across global environments. You’ll guide offshore DBAs, manage ETL/SSIS and scheduling workloads, drive modernization initiatives, and partner with Security, Governance, and Application teams to meet regulatory requirements.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years hands‑on database administration experience for enterprise Microsoft data platforms.
• 3+ years leading technical teams, including offshore resources or vendors.
• Experience in regulated environments, preferably P&C insurance or financial services.

Responsabilidades

• Lead admin, maintenance, monitoring, and support of enterprise SQL Server, Azure SQL DB, and Fabric platforms.
• Ensure availability, performance tuning, capacity planning, backup/recovery, DR, and high availability.
• Mentor offshore DBAs, manage workload, priorities, and performance.
• Develop and enforce database administration standards and procedures.
• Oversee security controls, encryption, auditing, and access governance.
• Collaborate with Security, Governance, Application teams on compliance and evidence.
• Oversee Informatica and SSIS environments; manage ETL deployments and upgrades.
• Lead scheduling platform (Skybot) and ensure >99.9% job success; migrate workloads as needed.
• Drive SQL Server upgrades, modernization, cloud adoption, and Git-based versioning.
• Deliver proactive monitoring, automation, root cause analysis, and SLAs.
• Coordinate with Data Engineering, DataOps, Infra, and stakeholders; manage vendor engagements.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Automation scripting

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Herramientas

SQL Server

Azure SQL Database

Microsoft Fabric

Informatica PowerCenter

Informatica CDI-PC

SSIS

Skybot

Git-based source control

PowerShell

T-SQL

Descripción del empleo

Join Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower our employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you'll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress.

Job Title: Manager, Database Admin
Location: Atlanta
Reports to: Director, Data Engineering
Department: Starr Technology Group

Responsibilities:

Database Platform Management

Lead administration, maintenance, monitoring, and support of enterprise SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and Microsoft Fabric data platforms. Manage database availability, performance tuning, capacity planning, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions. Provide leadership and direction to offshore DBA resources, including workload management, prioritization, mentoring, and performance oversight. Establish and maintain database administration standards, policies, and operational procedures.

Security, Governance, and Compliance

Own database security management across on‑premises and cloud environments. Lead implementation and ongoing administration of SQL Server security controls, including login management, least‑privilege access models, password rotation, and security monitoring. Drive enterprise initiatives related to Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), SQL Server auditing solutions, Extended Events monitoring, Database ownership governance, and Administrative credential management. Partner with Security, Infrastructure, Governance, and Application teams to ensure compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements. Serve as the primary point of contact for audit requests and evidence collection from Governance, Risk, and Compliance teams. Maintain database inventories, ownership records, security reviews, and compliance documentation.

ETL, Integration, and Scheduling Administration

Own administration and deployment support for Informatica and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) environments. Oversee migration, upgrade, and modernization initiatives for Informatica platforms. Support ETL release management and deployment processes in partnership with DataOps teams. Manage the enterprise scheduling platform (Skybot), ensuring operational stability and governance. Monitor scheduling environments and maintain a job success rate target exceeding 99.9%. Lead migration efforts for scheduling workloads as new enterprise tools and platforms are implemented.

Strategic Initiatives and Platform Modernization

Lead SQL Server version upgrade programs across development, testing, and production environments globally. Drive database modernization and cloud platform adoption initiatives. Partner with application and infrastructure teams to validate compatibility, testing, and deployment plans for platform upgrades. Develop and implement Git‑based version control standards and processes for database development projects.

Operational Excellence

Proactive monitoring and alerting processes for databases, ETL workflows, and scheduling platforms. Identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiencies. Drive root cause analysis and problem management activities for critical incidents. Provide metrics, reporting, and service‑level monitoring for database and scheduling operations.

Collaboration and Leadership

Collaborate with Data Engineering, DataOps, Infrastructure, Security, Governance, Application Development, and business stakeholders. Lead cross‑functional projects involving database, integration, and data platform technologies. Communicate platform health, risks, priorities, and project status to leadership. Manage vendor relationships and support engagements related to database, ETL, and scheduling technologies. Promote adoption of best practices for database administration, deployment management, and operational governance.

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience. 8+ years of hands‑on database administration experience supporting enterprise‑scale Microsoft data platforms. 3+ years of experience leading technical teams, including offshore resources, vendors, or managed service providers. Experience supporting highly regulated business environments, preferably within Property & Casualty insurance, financial services, or related industries.

Technical Expertise

Advanced expertise administering Microsoft SQL Server in both on‑premises and Azure environments. Strong experience with Azure SQL Database and related Azure data services. Experience with Microsoft Fabric administration, including Lakehouse and Warehouse environments. Strong understanding of database security, auditing, encryption, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery practices. High availability features like mirroring, AG, clustering. Experience supporting Informatica PowerCenter and/or Informatica Cloud Data Integration (CDI‑PC). Strong knowledge of SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). Experience administering enterprise scheduling and workload automation platforms, preferably Skybot. Experience with Git‑based source control and CI/CD processes for database deployments. Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, T‑SQL, or related technologies.

Leadership & Business Skills

Demonstrated ability to lead complex infrastructure and data platform modernization initiatives. Strong project management and organizational skills. Excellent stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration capabilities. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a focus on operational excellence. Proven ability to manage audit requests, compliance reviews, and governance processes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Microsoft Fabric administration and governance. Microsoft Azure, SQL Server, or Fabric certifications. Experience in enterprise data governance initiatives. Knowledge of DevOps and DataOps practices. Experience supporting global database environments across multiple regions and data centers. Familiarity with insurance data platforms, regulatory requirements, and operational processes within the P&C insurance industry.

Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.

Starr is a global insurance and investment organization providing property and casualty insurance solutions to business and industry, and one of the fastest‑growing insurance companies in the world. Our talented and experienced associates manage risk and ultimately support the profitable growth of organizations in a dynamic, competitive and ever‑changing marketplace.

Join us and become part of our talented and passionate workforce.

https://starr.com/About/Careers