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Database Administrator - Operations Specialist

Database Administrator - Operations Specialist

Rural Mutual InsuranceMadison, WI, US
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Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and versatile professional to join our team in a unique hybrid role that combines Oracle Database Administration with modern infrastructure and DevOps engineering. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about emerging technologies, and enjoys collaborating with development teams to drive innovation. Position can work remotely within the state of Wisconsin.

Compensation :

110,000 - $135,000 year based on experience

Responsibilities :

Database Administration (Approx. 40%) :

  • Maintain, monitor, and tune on-premise Oracle 19c databases for performance, availability, and security.
  • Perform routine database maintenance, backups, patching, and upgrades.
  • Provide cross-functional support for Microsoft SQL Server environments.
  • Assist in planning and executing a potential upgrade to Oracle 23c and / or migration to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
  • Collaborate with Application and Data Teams to support database-related aspects of project delivery.
  • Serve as a technical liaison to ensure database architecture aligns with application requirements and performance standards, providing guidance and hands-on support throughout the development lifecycle.

Infrastructure & DevOps (Approx. 60%) :

  • Lead initiatives in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and support infrastructure automation (Terraform, Ansible, ActiveBatch).
  • Design and implement test automation environments and support hardware / software configuration.
  • Research and prototype AI-driven infrastructure solutions to optimize performance and scalability.
  • Collaborate with development teams to provide architectural guidance and infrastructure best practices.
  • Drive adoption of CI / CD pipelines, observability tools, and modern DevOps practices.

    • Additional Responsibilities :

  • Participate in an on-call rotation to support production systems and respond to critical incidents.

    • Qualifications : Required :

  • 5+ years of experience as an Oracle DBA (preferably with Oracle 19c).
  • Proficiency in SQL Server administration and performance tuning.
  • Strong knowledge of Linux / Unix systems, shell scripting, and system-level troubleshooting.
  • Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (OCI, AWS, or Azure).
  • Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

    • Preferred :

  • Experience with Oracle 23c or planning cloud migrations.
  • Experience with enterprise job scheduling platforms.
  • Exposure to AI / ML infrastructure or research in AI-driven system optimization.
  • Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) and observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
  • Experience in the property and casualty insurance industry.

    • About Company

    What You'll Love About Rural Mutual Insurance :

    We are a leading property and casualty insurance company based in Wisconsin, well known for our financial strength and longevity in the insurance industry. Our reputation in the marketplace ensures stability and opens up numerous growth opportunities for our employees.

    We created a welcoming place to work with friendly and professional leadership. We are known for the great care we take with our staff, our agents, and our customers. We are passionate and determined about delivering the best customer service, preserving insurance industry knowledge, and making a difference through the work that we do.

    We believe in a healthy work / life balance and, to that end, offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package including health, dental, life, LTD, and vision insurance as well as an employee bonus plan, matching 401(k) plan, and generous time off benefits.

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