Senior SQL Database Administrator

What you’ll do

In a few words…

Abarca is igniting a revolution in healthcare. We built our company on the belief that with smarter technology we are redefining pharmacy benefits, but this is just the beginning…

Our Infrastructure Operations team is critical for success at Abarca Health. They handle the days in and days out of the entire architecture of our systems from data processing to server updates and stability. Our data lifecycle is secure under the watch of the Database Administration team. They focus on our portfolio of data products through areas such as cloud storage, retrieval, archiving, governance, policies, and other areas!

As our valued Senior Database Administrator (SDBA) you will be responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of our knowledge base. You will also be involved in the planning and development of the database as well as troubleshooting any issues on behalf of users.

The fundamentals for the job…

• Make sure that data remains consistent throughout the database, data is clearly defined, users access data concurrently in a form that suits their needs, and there’s a provision for data security and recovery control.
• Establish users' needs and monitor user access and security, including control access permissions and privileges.
• Monitor performance and manage parameters to provide fast response to front-end users.
• Map out the conceptual design for a planned database.
• Consider both back-end organization of data and front-end accessibility for end-users.
• Refine the logical design so it can be translated into a specific data model.
• Further refine the physical design to meet system storage requirements, including capacity planning.
• Install and test new versions of the DBMS.
• Maintain data standards, including adherence to applicable regulations such as HIPAA.
• Write database documentation, including data standards, procedures, and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata).
• Develop, manage, and test backup and recovery plans.
• Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly.
• Work closely with Infrastructure Analysts and Developers.
• Communicate regularly with technical, applications, and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security.

What we expect of you

The bold requirements…

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Technology, or a related field. (In lieu of a degree, equivalent relevant work experience may be considered.)
• 6+ years of experience within database administration related roles
• Experience with Network troubleshooting, Microsoft Active Directory, structured query language (SQL), relational database management systems, customer service oriented, and strong critical and analytical thinking.
• Availability to work rotating or irregular shifts, including weekends and certain holidays, per business or operational needs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• We are proud to offer a flexible hybrid work model which will require certain on-site workdays (Puerto Rico Location Only)

Nice to haves…

• Experience with PowerShell Scripting and Automation.

Physical requirements…

• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

At Abarca we value and celebrate diversity. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are guiding principles of Abarca and ensure Abarca’s workforce reflects the communities it serves. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Abarca Health LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. “Applicant must be a United States’ citizen. Abarca Health LLC does not sponsor employment visas at this time”

The above description is not intended to limit the scope of the job or to exclude other duties not mentioned. It is not a final set of specifications for the position. It’s simply meant to give readers an idea of what the role entails.