Junior Database Administrator - SQL Servers

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 Our Government Contract Requires US Citizenship for this Position.
Job Description Summary
The Junior Database Administrator is an essential member of the team, supporting the management and maintenance of both production and non-production databases. This role contributes to the standards and practices for physical data storage, maintenance, access, and security administration. This position involves handling routine issues and working under supervision to gain in-depth knowledge of variable factors.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Assist in performing backups and recovery on Database Management Systems under supervision.
• Help configure database parameters and prototype designs against logical data models under guidance.
• Support multiple services and databases of medium complexity with supervision, ensuring control, integrity, and accessibility of the data.
• Assist in responding to requests from other teams, learning to influence the department’s strategy through technical support for project components.
• Help maintain the health of databases and implement change tickets under supervision.
• Interact with internal teams such as Developers, Data Engineers, Product Owners, providing support on database changes and learning best practices.
• Participate in an on-call rotation schedule under mentorship to ensure continuous support.
• Gain experience in a big job scheduling environment—active batch.
• Support engagements with SQL databases and learn through involvement in the implementation of contracts.
• Work in agile environments, supporting data teams and data warehouse systems under guidance.
• Learn and contribute to the modernization and optimization of SQL servers.

 Required Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is preferred or an equivalent technical training.
• 2-5 years of relevant work experience
• 2 or more years of experience with SQL servers
• Eagerness to learn project support and data management.
• Interest in integrating new technologies and supporting technologies with organizational impact.
• Enthusiasm for contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences.

 Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies is a plus.
• Interest in the healthcare industry.
• Willingness to pursue certifications like CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP in the future.

Use your skills to make an impact
 

This position is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in database administration, offering hands-on experience and growth in a supportive environment focused on continuous improvement and strategic development of database systems.

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.

$78,800 - $108,500 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, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About us
 Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and 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, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

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 veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, 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.