Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Senior Database Administrator, SQL


PayCompetitive
LocationChicago/Illinois
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 150628
      Employer Industry: Healthcare

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Opportunity to work with a leading organization in the healthcare industry
      - Competitive benefits including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching
      - Potential for career advancement and growth within the organization
      - Chance to contribute to a patient-first approach in healthcare delivery
      - Provides on-call coverage of database systems 24x7x365, enhancing technical skills
      - Supportive work environment that values communication and collaboration

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Lead the implementation of RDBMS architecture for high availability and disaster recovery
      - Maintain databases for optimum performance and data integrity
      - Conduct regular database and security reviews to ensure compliance with standards
      - Monitor and complete performance maintenance tasks, including backups and data integrity checks
      - Communicate effectively with team members, management, users, and vendors regarding project statuses and problem resolutions

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with relevant IT certifications
      - Minimum of 7 years of experience in database administration
      - Strong technical and problem-solving skills
      - Exceptional oral and written communication skills
      - Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
      - 5+ years of experience in the healthcare industry
      - Proficiency in project management software and tools
      - Experience with business/disaster recovery planning
      - Knowledge of database security and compliance standards

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  • About the company

      Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of healthcare.