Senior Database Administrator
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
- United States
- United States
À propos
is seeking a highly skilled and motivated
Senior Database Administrator
with deep expertise in
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
database services and familiarity with
IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows (DB2 LUW)
. This
fully remote
role offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical health insurance systems in a dynamic, collaborative environment. You will be responsible for designing, securing, automating, and maintaining
cloud-native
database platforms on GCP, while supporting other database systems (DB2 LUW) and supporting modernization and cloud migration initiatives.
Our ideal candidate will have:
Extensive GCP Database Experience:
Proven expertise in designing, deploying, and managing databases on Google Cloud Platform (using services such as BigQuery or Cloud SQL) in large-scale production environments.
Cloud-Native Architecture & Performance Tuning:
Experience building highly available, scalable database solutions on GCP and optimizing their performance (query tuning, indexing, capacity planning) to support complex healthcare applications.
Database Security & Compliance:
Strong knowledge of cloud database security best practices (access controls, encryption, network policies) and experience ensuring compliance with data protection regulations (e.g.,
HIPAA
) to safeguard sensitive patient data.
High Availability & Disaster Recovery:
Hands-on experience implementing robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions on GCP to ensure 24/7 uptime and data integrity (e.g., automated backups, point-in-time recovery, replication/failover strategies).
Automation & DevOps:
Proficiency in automating database administration tasks (backups, updates, monitoring) using scripting or Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g.,
Terraform, Python, Bash
) and supporting CI/CD pipelines for database changes.
Please note:
Sponsorship is not available for this role.
On-call rotation is part of the schedule for this team.
While this is a fully remote role, the final round of interviews will take place onsite at our Chattanooga, TN office.
Job Responsibilities
Utilizing logical models to ensure efficient and reliable database performance.
Designing and developing logical and physical layers for various databases. Leading in handling data testing, reporting, back-ups and restorations.
Managing and maintaining data in all production and non-production databases and replication servers.
Providing technical assistance and mentoring staff on developing conceptual and logical database designs and physical databases.
Job Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in a Computer Sciences related field or equivalent work experience
Experience
5 years - Systems and programming experience required
Skills\Certifications
Proven skill with information technology in use at BCBST is required
Proven analysis, design, and coding skills, and demonstrated success in leading large and complex projects
Must be able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical co-workers
Number of Openings Available
1
Worker Type:
Employee
Company:
BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.
Applying for this job indicates your acknowledgement and understanding of the following statements:
BCBST will recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin,citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Further information regarding BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices may be found by reviewing the following page:
BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices (https://www.bcbst.com/docs/equal-employment-opportunity.pdf)
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee via-email, the Internet or any other method without a valid, written Direct Placement Agreement in place for this position from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee HR/Talent Acquisition will not be considered. No fee will be paid in the event the applicant is hired by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee as a result of the referral or through other means.
As Tennessee's largest health benefit plan company, we've been helping Tennesseans find their own unique paths to good health since 1945. More than that, we're your neighbors and friends - fellow Tennesseans with deep roots of caring tradition, a focused approach to physical, financial and community good health for today, and a bright outlook for an even healthier tomorrow.
At BCBST, we empower our employees to thrive both independently and collaboratively, creating a collective impact on the lives of our members. We seek talented individuals who excel in a team environment, share responsibility, and embrace accountability.
We're also seeking candidates who are proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Teams, organized, and capable of managing multiple assignments or projects simultaneously. Additional, strong interpersonal abilities along with strong oral and written communication skills are important across all roles at BCBST.
We foster a culture where innovation is encouraged. That includes using AI enabled tools responsibly to support everyday work - guided by proven workflows, templates, and policies. As roles become more advanced, we expect employees to leverage AI more broadly to transform how we serve members.
BCBST is a remote-first organization with many employees working primarily from their homes. Each position within the company is classified as either fully remote, partially remote, or office based.
BCBST hires employees for remote positions from across the U.S. with the exception of the following states: California, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and New York. Applicants living in these states may move to an approved state prior to starting a position with BCBST at their own expense.If the position requires the individual to reside in Chattanooga, TN, they may be eligible for relocation assistance.
Compétences linguistiques
- English
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