Principal Database Administrator, Healthcare, Virtual
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The Principal Database Administrator works with their team to proactively manage database availability and performance to meet business needs by installing, configuring, monitoring and tuning enterprises databases. Provides expert guidance in tool, methodologies, standards and best practices. The position requires 24/7 on-call support on a rotational bases.
Providence Health Plan supports 100% virtual work for residents located in the following areas:
Washington
Oregon
California
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree -OR- a combination of equivalent education and work experience
Coursework/Training in relational database management system (RDBMS) administration and a standard SQL language such as T-SQL, PL/SQL, or similar
7+ years of industry related experience. Industry related means Information Services, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Database Development, Database Administration, etc.
3+ years of experience in RDBMS administration in a 24x7 enterprise environment as a senior member of the team.
3+ years of experience providing technical and/or work process guidance and direction to team members.
3+ years of experience in architecting database solutions for vendor applications, internally developed application for a variety of database platforms including SQL Server, MySQL or Oracle.
3+ years experience in supporting Microsoft Windows Clustering with SQL Server Always ON Availability Groups.
Demonstrated advanced experience of Windows and/or Unix Server environments including configuration of ODBC, and JDBC connections.
Experienced in large databases, supporting OLTP applications, Replication and log shipping technologies.
Experienced with Cloud Database technologies such as AWS or Microsoft Azure.
Preferred Qualifications
Upon hire: Certifications
Demonstrated advanced experience of Windows and/or Unix Server environments including configuration of ODBC, and JDBC connections
Experience in large databases, supporting OLTP applications, Replication, log shipping technologies and CDC
Demonstrated experience in virtual volumes (vVols), SAN/NAS storage systems and related technologies
Experience with Cloud Database technologies such as AWS or Microsoft Azure
Performance Tuning & Optimization – Ability to monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance database performance
System Integration – Experience integrating databases with healthcare applications like Epic and or Facets
Access Control & Encryption – Managing user permissions and securing sensitive patient data
Audit & Monitoring – Ensuring data integrity and traceability through regular audits
Data Modeling & Forecasting – Supporting clinical and operational decision-making through data insights
Problem-Solving – Diagnosing and resolving complex database issues efficiently
Stakeholder Engagement – Translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences, including executive leadership
Team Leadership & Mentoring – Guiding junior DBAs and fostering collaboration across IT and clinical teams
Project Management – Leading database-related initiatives and aligning them with organizational goals
Salary Range by Location
California: Humboldt: Min: $63.50, Max: $100.26
California: All Northern California - Except Humboldt: Min: $71.25, Max: $112.48
California: Southern California: Min: $63.50, Max: $100.26
Oregon: Non–Portland Service Area: Min: $56.79, Max: $89.66
Oregon: Portland Service Area: Min: $60.92, Max: $96.18
Washington: Western: Min: $63.50, Max: $100.26
Washington: Southwest - Olympia, Centralia: Min: $60.92, Max: $96.18
Washington: Clark County: Min: $60.92, Max: $96.18
Washington: Eastern: Min: $54.21, Max: $85.59
Washington: southeastern: Min: $56.79, Max: $89.66
Why Join Providence
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
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