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Specializes in supporting multiple, complex database platforms with opportunities to cross train and support other database administrators. Closely collaborates with application developers, systems engineers and other database administrators to design, implement and support large scale database platforms in transactional and analytics business applications.\nGeo-Salary Information\nAn in-person interview may be required during the hiring process\nState specific pay scales for this role are as follows:\n$94,458 to $179,048 (CA, NJ, NY, WA, HI, AK, MD, CT, RI, MA)\n$85,871 to $162,771 (NV, OR, AZ, CO, WY, TX, ND, MN, MO, IL, WI, FL, GA, MI, OH, VA, PA, DE, VT, NH, ME)\n$77,283 to $146,464 (UT, ID, MT, NM, SD, NE, KS, OK, IA, AR, LA, MS, AL, TN, KY, IN, SC, NC, WV)\nThe expected base salary for this position will vary depending on a number of factors, including relevant experience, skills and location.\nIn CA: Typical hiring range is $123,078 - $170,941\nResponsibilities\nEssential Job Functions:\nLead and mentor other database administrators to assist in the implementation of IT initiatives. Proactively support database project management during the implementation of new initiatives and software development activities. Design and implement logical and physical data models in order to construct and operate highly optimized OLTP, ODS, data warehouse and reporting databases.\nPerform complex physical and logical database engineering and administration activities including database related project management, installation, administration, performance management, monitoring, backup, restoring, and change management of company’s mission critical RDBMS systems under minimal direction or supervision\nUtilize SQL language extensively to design complex database performance solutions and manage large database related projects during tuning and database upgrades\nEnsure optimal database performance and availability through database support. Leads the acquisition and implementation of new database technologies and applications across the company.\nDemonstrate Mercury’s core values of People, Service Excellence, Trustworthiness, Process Simplicity and Product Value\nCordially and professionally interact with customers, vendors, superiors and peers\nRegular attendance on a full-time schedule of at least 8 hours and 40 hours per week\nVarious marginal functions\nQualifications\nEducation:\nMinimum:BS Computer Science or a related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.\nCertification in management of database platforms is a plus.\n\nExperience:\nMinimum:10 years of SQL language experience and database administration expertise as well as extensive training in implementation, security, administration and tuning of various database management systems. Direct experience including:Installation and management of Microsoft SQL 2012 or higher cluster with 3 or more physical nodes\nSQL hosted on VMWare\nDatabase size of 5+ TB\nSQL Always-on technology\nTable partitioning technology\nSQL server upgrade and security patching\nCompliance management: SOX, PCI (access control, encryption, activity monitoring, data loss prevention)\nStrong experience on SQL 2012 or higher database administration\nExperience working in an environment with well-defined Change Management processes\nStrong SQL Tuning, performance analysis and troubleshooting skills\nProcess oriented, strong on documentation and standards\n\nPreferred:Installation and management of Microsoft SQL 2019 with high availability cluster\n2 or more years of experience with Delphix or related data virtualization tool\nExperience leveraging AI tools such as Claude, GitHub CoPilot, or OpenAI\n1 yr or more experience with automated database deployments using CICD pipelines\n\nKnowledge and Skills:\nStrong commitment to meeting deadlines and providing independent and sound technical solutions to problem solve or launch new initiatives\nDemonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision to design, implement, tune and upgrade various database platforms\nAdvanced experience with the leading large relational databases such as SQLServer, Oracle or DB2.\nDemonstrated follow through, ability to independently and proactively administer databases and collaborate with other IT staff during problem resolution processes\nThorough understanding of underlying technologies like AD based Security, SAN, Networking and Compute\nDemonstrated knowledge in database backup, replication, cloning using native tools as well as Snap Manager for SQL\nDemonstrated knowledge in performance monitoring using tools like SQLSentry, SCOM etc\nKnowledge of database virtualization products like Delphix and/or RedGate\nAbility to work on demand to provide 7x24 mission critical support\nExcellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with an acute ability to communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization and with external partners\nStrong knowledge of database security administration. Strong ability to mitigate risks to database security and risks arising from loss of data\nAbility to thrive in cross functional matrix environment\nAbility to collaborate with application developers on performance improvement\nAbility to communicate with development team and internal team management in a collaborative environment\nExcellent teamwork and interpersonal skills\nAbout the Company\nWhy choose a career at Mercury?\nAt Mercury, we have been guided by our purpose to help people reduce risk and overcome unexpected events for more than 60 years. We are one team with a common goal to help others. Everyone needs insurance and we can’t imagine a world without it.\nOur team will encourage you to grow, make time to have fun, and work together to make great things happen. We embrace the strengths and values of each team member. We believe in having diverse perspectives where everyone is included, to serve customers from all walks of life.\nWe care about our people, and we mean it. We reward our talented professionals with a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a variety of benefits to help our team members reach their health, retirement, and professional goals.\nLearn more about us here: https://www.mercuryinsurance.com/about/careers\nPerks and Benefits\nWe offer many great benefits, including:\nCompetitive compensation\nFlexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions\nPaid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)\nIncentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)\nMedical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance\n401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match\nEngaging work environment\nPromotional opportunities\nEducation assistance\nProfessional and personal development opportunities\nCompany recognition program\nHealth and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more\nMercury Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. 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