Database Administrator II

Why Comagine Health?Comagine Health is a national, mission-driven, nonprofit organization that has engaged in health care quality consulting and quality improvement services for more than 50 years.We are leaders in assisting front-line providers and engaging health care partners to improve care delivery and patient outcomes.Our talented remote workforce spans the country and plays a vital role in our success. We go beyond merely providing a remote work option; we support and embrace it. We offer opportunities to make a difference from anywhere in the U.S. and enjoy better work-life balance. An annual stipend gives you the freedom to enhance your workspace with options that suit your needs.We believe in an environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally. That’s why we offer benefits that include:• Medical, dental and vision insurance• Paid time off for vacation, illness, and volunteering• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution• Adoption financial assistance• Paid parental leave• And much more!Position OverviewWe are seeking a Database Administrator II to support the administration, monitoring, and optimization of the organization’s SQL database environments. This role is responsible for ensuring databases remain secure, high-performing, and recoverable, while supporting both on-premises and cloud-based database systems.The Database Administrator II will work closely with developers, architects, and infrastructure teams to maintain database performance, troubleshoot issues, and support database migrations and improvements across environments.Key ResponsibilitiesDatabase Administration & DesignAdminister and maintain SQL databases across development, test, and production environments.Collaborate with developers and system architects to design scalable and efficient database solutions.Optimize database structures to ensure performance, reliability, and data integrity.Performance Monitoring & OptimizationMonitor database health and performance to ensure systems remain accessible and efficient.Identify performance bottlenecks and implement database and query optimization strategies.Security & ComplianceImplement database security policies and procedures to protect sensitive data.Ensure database environments meet security and regulatory requirements.Backup, Recovery & High AvailabilityDevelop and maintain database backup and recovery processes.Support high availability solutions such as clustering and Always On Availability Groups.Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.Automation & ScriptingDevelop and maintain scripts for database monitoring, automation, and maintenance tasks.Identify opportunities to automate operational processes.Cloud & Database MigrationSupport migration of on-premises SQL Server databases to cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.Evaluate and recommend cloud-based database services to improve scalability and performance.Amazon Redshift Administration (Preferred)Assist with administration and optimization of Amazon Redshift clusters, including performance tuning and cluster monitoring.Required QualificationsEducationBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.Required CertificationMicrosoft Certified: Azure Database AdministratorExperience5+ years of experience in database administration, database architecture, or related technical roles.Preferred CertificationsMicrosoft Certified: SQL Server Database AdministratorMicrosoft Certified: Azure Database Migration EngineerAWS Certified Database – SpecialtyTechnical SkillsAdvanced experience with SQL Server database administrationExpertise in database performance tuning and troubleshootingStrong proficiency in T-SQL scripting and automationExperience with high availability and disaster recovery solutionsFamiliarity with Azure SQL Database, Amazon RDS, or similar cloud database servicesExposure to Amazon Redshift architecture, clusters, and optimization preferredAdditional SkillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent communication and collaboration skillsAbility to work effectively in a fully remote, distributed team environmentEqual Opportunity EmployerComagine Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

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