Job Information
The Cigna Group SQL Delivery Database Administrator Associate Advisor - HIH in Hyderabad, India
Position Overview
Cigna is looking for a talented Microsoft SQL Senior database administrator to support and build new SQL Databases. The ideal candidate will have 8 - 11 years experience in production database operation support, database development, database administration, knowledge of general database concepts, and Windows server administration. Experience with database administration task automation a big plus.
Responsibilities
Assist with intake requests, collaborate with the database engineering team and the database production support team and internal customers to deliver an enterprise-level database backend solution for top-tier applications
Responsible for all aspects of database administration for SQL Server databases including problem solving, configuration, and implementation efforts for large and / or complex projects with an emphasis in operation excellence and continuous improvement of database related processes and procedures
Provide database solutions for organizational needs while working in accordance with internal policies and procedures
Works with project teams to create needed database solutions
Responsible for quality control and auditing of database access to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data
Consults with and advises users on access to and performance of databases
Works directly with users to resolve data conflicts and inappropriate data usage
Responsible for ensuring high levels of data available and database performance
Tunes and optimizes SQL Statements, Instance Parameters, and Data Storage, including the identification of performance related issues
Creates database objects
Participation in the design, creation, and maintenance of SQL databases
Participate in scrum/work assignment meetings
Responsible for indexes, buffers, and cache
Qualifications
Required Skills:
Upgrade DB versions and migrations of database from one server to another server for SQL versions 2016 to 2022
Implementation of High Availability, replication and mirroring
Providing access and limiting unauthorized access
SSIS deployment
Performance testing evaluation
Implementation of the SQL and Windows security model
Taking SQL backups using native SQL tools and 3rd party backup tools such as DDBoost and Cohesity
Strong collaboration skills and experience working across multiple teams both within a division and enterprise-wide
Superior skills using Microsoft Office and Outlook
Strong written and verbal communication skills required
Strong interpersonal, problem solving, facilitation, and prioritization skills
Strong technical acumen, able to ensure that technical solutions, strategies, practices, and governance deliver business and customer value
Required Experience and Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
10-12 years of Database experience
Understanding of the SQL language and ability to write SQL queries
Experience with query tuning, performance tuning and database design
Experience in developing and maintaining MS SQL Server databases, data warehouse and multidimensional DBs
Installing SQL server
Using encryption at a database level
Proven track record of implementing changes that have measurable impact
Desired Experience:
General knowledge and usage of Agile work systems (scrum, Kanban, etc)
Experience using Service Now for Incident, Request and Change tracking
Development experience with one or more modern scripting/automation languages (Ansible, Python, PowerShell, Splunk, etc.)
Experience with other SQL and NoSQL database technologies (PostgreSQL, Cassandra, MariaDB/MySQL, etc.)
Data masking implementation
AWS and Azure DbaaS and IaaS
Replication tool experience; GoldenGate and QLIK is highly desirable.
Location and Hours of Work
Operation in Office Location
Normal business hours with after hours scheduled work to support production system migrations and upgrades
About Evernorth Health Services
Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.