Job Description
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Covenant Health is committed to patient-focused care and is looking for a Principal Database Administrator to join their team. The role involves managing database availability and performance, providing expert guidance on best practices, and requires 24/7 on-call support on a rotational basis. Responsibilities • Proactively manage database availability and performance to meet business needs by installing, configuring, monitoring and tuning enterprises databases • Provides expert guidance in tool, methodologies, standards and best practices • Requires 24/7 on-call support on a rotational bases Skills • Bachelor's Degree -OR- a combination of equivalent education and experience • Training in relational database management system (RDBMS) administration and a standard SQL language such as T-SQL, PL/SQL, or similar • 7 or more years of industry related experience. Industry related means Information Services, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Database Development, Database Administration, etc • 3 or more years of experience in RDBMS administration in a 24x7 enterprise environment as a senior member of the team • 3 or more years of experience providing technical and/or work process guidance and direction to team members • 3 or more years of experience in architecting database solutions for vendor applications, internally developed application for a variety of database platforms including SQL Server, MySQL or Oracle • 3 or more years of experience in supporting Microsoft Windows Clustering with SQL Server Always ON Availability Groups • Upon hire: Certifications • Demonstrated advanced experience of Windows and/or Unix Server environments including configuration of ODBC, and JDBC connections • Experience in large databases, supporting OLTP applications, Replication and log shipping technologies • Demonstrated experience in virtual volumes (vVols), SAN/NAS storage systems and related technologies • Experience with Cloud Database technologies such as AWS or Microsoft Azure • Performance Tuning & Optimization – Ability to monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance database performance • System Integration – Experience integrating databases with healthcare applications like Epic[Adams, Cedric] Facets • Access Control & Encryption – Managing user permissions and securing sensitive patient data • Audit & Monitoring – Ensuring data integrity and traceability through regular audits • Data Modeling & Forecasting – Supporting clinical and operational decision-making through data insights • Problem-Solving – Diagnosing and resolving complex database issues efficiently • Stakeholder Engagement – Translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences, including executive leadership • Team Leadership & Mentoring – Guiding junior DBAs and fostering collaboration across IT and clinical teams • Project Management – Leading database-related initiatives and aligning them with organizational goals Benefits • Best-in-class benefits Company Overview • Covenant Health is a member of St. Joseph Health System, one of the most successful not-for-profit health systems in the United States. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job