Senior Database Administrator

  • Full-time
  • Verisk Business: Extreme Event Solutions

Company Description

AIR Worldwide (AIR), a Verisk business, provides risk modeling solutions that make individuals, businesses, and society more resilient to extreme events. In 1987, AIR Worldwide founded the catastrophe modeling industry and today models the risk from natural catastrophes, terrorism, pandemics, casualty catastrophes, and cyber attacks, globally. Insurance, reinsurance, financial, corporate, and government clients rely on AIR’s advanced science, software, and consulting services for catastrophe risk management, insurance-linked securities, site-specific engineering analyses, and agricultural risk management. AIR Worldwide, is headquartered in Boston with additional offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. To learn more about AIR, please visit us at: www.air-worldwide.com. We are proud to be a part of the Verisk family of companies! 

At the heart of what we do is help clients manage risk. Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) provides data and insights to our customers in insurance, energy and the financial services markets so they can make faster and more informed decisions.   

 Our global team uses AI, machine learning, automation, and other emerging technologies to collect and analyze billions of records. We provide advanced decision-support to prevent credit, lending, and cyber risks. In addition, we monitor and advise companies on complex global matters such as climate change, catastrophes, and geopolitical issues.   

But why we do our work is what sets us apart. It stems from a commitment to making the world better, safer and stronger.   

It’s the reason Verisk is part of the UN Global Compact sustainability initiative. It’s why we made a commitment to balancing 100 percent of our carbon emissions. It’s the aim of our “returnship” program for experienced professionals rejoining the workforce after time away. And, it’s what drives our annual Innovation Day, where we identify our next first-to-market innovations to solve our customers’ problems.   

At its core, Verisk uses data to minimize risk and maximize value. But far bigger, is why we do what we do.  

At Verisk you can build an exciting career with meaningful work; create positive and lasting impact on business; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career. We have received the Great Place to Work® Certification for the fourth consecutive year. We’ve been recognized by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and a Best Employer for Women, testaments to our culture of engagement and the value we place on an inclusive and diverse workforce.  Verisk’s Statement on Racial Equity and Diversity supports our commitment to these values and affecting positive and lasting change in the communities where we live and work.  

Job Description

The ideal candidate will have broad experience with traditional relational databases (MS SQL). The role requires solid experience in cloud computing environments, hands on technical skills, passion and appetite to master new technologies, and excellent communication skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Plan, design, implement and manage database servers across the enterprise
  • Continuously manage, monitor, and update database architectures as business needs evolve and additional cloud services become available
  • Implement and manage SQL server backups and restores in a timely manner
  • Work collaboratively, hands-on, with product teams
  • Work with the Infrastructure team to schedule and perform database server maintenance across the enterprise
  • Act as a consultant and subject matter expert for Product Managers, Software Engineering teams, Sales Engineers to resolve database deployment obstacles and improve the product's vision
  • Support, manage and respond to alerts for all database servers
  • Provide 24x7 on rotational On-Call and extended/non-core hours support

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 6 years of database management experience
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server
  • Experience architecting database cloud infrastructures on AWS for small, medium scale and enterprise level applications
  • Able to construct and maintain large scale database architectures with experience improving data reliability and quality
  • Creative and innovative approach to problem solving and passion for continuous improvement
  • Comfortable working in cross functional and multidisciplinary teams
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy
  • Knowledge of Oracle databases is a plus
  • BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent practical experience

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