DBA - Database (Virtual)

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Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With offices across North America, we combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world’s leading professional services firm, Marsh (NYSE: MRSH).
As a SQL Server Database Administrator at MMA, you will additionally need to possess strong Microsoft Azure experience. You will be responsible to build, operate, secure, and continuously improve SQL Server database platforms supporting business-critical applications. Your role will be responsible for database reliability, performance, availability, backup/recovery, and security, with a strong focus on Azure-hosted SQL Server workloads and automation.

Administer and support Microsoft SQL Server platforms across non-production and production environments.
Provision, configure, and manage SQL Server on Azure (primarily Azure IaaS VMs) including storage layout, connectivity, and performance best practices.
Implement and operate High Availability / Disaster Recovery solutions (e.g., Always On Availability Groups , Windows Server Failover Clustering, multi-region DR patterns as applicable).
Perform performance monitoring and tuning : index and statistics maintenance, wait analysis, query tuning, execution plan review, tempdb configuration, and capacity planning.
Implement database security controls : least-privilege access, role-based permissions, encryption (e.g., Apply and coordinate patching and upgrades for SQL Server and underlying Windows OS; Support application releases by coordinating database changes, ensuring deployment readiness, and assisting with troubleshooting and incident response.
Establish and maintain operational documentation (runbooks, SOPs, HA/DR procedures, monitoring standards, architecture diagrams).
conduct root-cause analysis and drive permanent corrective actions.
Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, network, and security teams to deliver resilient and compliant database services.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).

• 5+ years of hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in an enterprise environment.
• Strong expertise in T-SQL and SQL Server internals (indexing, statistics, query plans, locking/blocking, waits).
• Hands-on experience running SQL Server on Azure (IaaS VMs) , including:
• Availability patterns (Availability Sets/Zones) and DR planning
• Experience with monitoring and troubleshooting using tools such as SQL Server DMVs , Extended Events, and/or monitoring platforms.
• Experience with Azure SQL Managed Instance and/or Azure SQL Database , including migration considerations.

Experience with database DevOps practices (schema/version control, automated deployments, CI/CD integration).
Microsoft certifications such as Azure Database Administrator Associate and/or SQL Server–related certifications.
SOC, ISO 27001) and audit evidence collection.
Ownership mindset and strong accountability for reliability, data protection, and uptime.
Calm, structured approach to diagnosing high-severity production issues.
Strong collaboration skills across application, infrastructure, and security teams.
We’ve built a culture that promotes colleague well-being through robust benefit programs and resources, encourages professional and personal development, and celebrates opportunities to pursue the projects and causes that give colleagues fulfilment outside of work.
Generous time off, including personal and volunteering
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Remote work
Stock purchase opportunities
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The applicable base salary range for this role is $75,200 to $131,700. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.
We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.
Applications will be accepted until: