Senior Database Administrator

Job Description
Aid in database design and implementation for relational databases as well as NOSQL databases.
Perform all aspects of database administration including, but not limited to upgrading, patching, tuning, support, backups, and troubleshooting.
Work closely with application development teams to test, troubleshoot, and optimize new and existing database-driven applications.
Actively participate in daily operational activities with the goal of continual improvement in the various database environments for which we are responsible.
Support database functions by designing and scripting utilities to minimize human interaction of repetitive tasks. (This is not a development position)
Monitor production, test, and development database environments and actively pursue any issues limiting the performance, scalability, and availability of these systems.
Take ownership of problems and manage incidents to limit issues seen by clients.
Support the deployment of all Verisk applications as they leverage database technologies.
Support enterprise security, auditing, and compliance related tasks.
Mentor other DBAs in industry best practices and latest trends.
Effectively and professionally interact with customers, clients, and other Verisk employees.
Willing to carry a mobile phone and participate in an on-call rotation. Occasionally be able to work odd hours to help meet customer service level agreements (SLAs).
Keep up with the latest technology and trends by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies.