UnitedHealth Group is among the most ambitious Fortune 25 companies you'll ever meet. Through our family of businesses, we're working to make the health care system perform better for more people, in more ways than ever.
Simply put, we think the entire system can be greater than it's ever been. And that drives us to work harder, aim higher, and expect more from one another.
Here, you'll be empowered to make an immediate impact for millions of others. And you'll achieve more than you ever expected. How does that fit with your plans?
Sr SQL Server DBA-314052
UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health.
Description
UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow.
Already Fortune 25, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good.
Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed.
- Designs, implements and maintains all functions of SQL Server databases, including access, methods and time, device allocations, validation checks, organization, security, documentation and statistical methodology
- Develops systems and procedures affecting SQL Server database management, design and maintenance
- Ensures a stable, secure and efficient database environment
- Ensures integrity and availability of SQL Server DBMS and databases per service level agreements
- Contributes to standards for database environments, physical structures and specialized database applications to create consistency across environments
- Consults with users to determine requirements and recommends database solutions
- Develops innovative approaches to business issues
- Trains user groups on systems and procedures
- Provides on-call support and answers severity calls as required
- Upholds enterprise policy guidelines and recommends new and improved guidelines
- Identifies and initiatives resolutions to user problems/concerns associated with databases
- Identifies and resolves potential service-level issues before they occur
- Shares knowledge with others on the team
Come to UnitedHealth Group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated success operating as a SQL Server DBA in a complex environment
- 7 + years of experience working with SQL Server 2000 and 2005
- Experience monitoring and tuning SQL Server instances
- Ability to optimize t-sql code and stored procedures
- Knowledge and understanding of the Windows Server platform
- Prior experience in a production support role and with High Availability (HA) clustering preferred
- Ability to provide on-call support and answer severity calls 24X7 as required
- Effective verbal communication and documentation skills in both business and technical domains
- Strong organizational skills to handle changing priorities, tight schedules, and correction of critical systems outside of normal working hours
- Proven ability to maintain leading edge skills in a rapidly changing and fast-paced Information Systems environment
- Ability to think outside the box and propose creative ideas
- Four-year degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent experience
~Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. |
