Sr. Database Administrator

Farm Bureau Financial Services

West Des Moines, IA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Architectural Services, Best Practices, Communication Skills, Data Recovery, Database Administration, Database Analysis, Database Design, Database Management Software/Systems (DBMS), Disability Insurance, Financial Services, Futures, Git, IBM DB2, Identify Issues, Jenkins, Leadership, Life Insurance, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Windows Azure, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Production Systems, Research Skills, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Service Delivery, ServiceNow, Software Development, Systems/Internals Programming, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Windows PowerShell, Writing Skills
LOCATION
West Des Moines, IA
POSTED
1 day ago

Sr. Database Administrator

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Database Administrator to provide technical expertise and ensure a stable, high-performing database environment. In this role, you will support development teams, implement best‑practice database solutions, and lead initiatives that enhance the reliability, security, and strategic alignment of our database infrastructure. You'll play a key role in protecting the livelihoods and futures of our customers by delivering service with integrity, leadership, teamwork, accountability, and passion across every interaction.

Who We Are: With Farm Bureau Financial Services, our client/members can feel confident knowing their family, home, cars and other property are protected. We value a culture where integrity, teamwork, passion, service, leadership, and accountability are at the heart of every decision we make and every action we take. We're proud of our more than 80-year commitment to protecting the livelihoods and futures of our client/members and creating an atmosphere where our employees thrive.

What You'll Do

  • Proactively analyze databases to maintain performance, and overall health of the environment.
  • Troubleshoot complex database issues and recommend effective solutions for both development and production environments.
  • Apply expert knowledge of Database Management System internals to optimize operations and resolve performance concerns.
  • Create, implement, and communicate technology roadmaps to ensure platform currency and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Recommend solutions for database design, configuration, security, backup, and recovery strategies while adhering to standards, corporate policies, and architectural guidelines.
  • Collaborate with application development teams to interpret business needs, troubleshoot system failures, and provide technical guidance.
  • Conduct research to maintain expert-level knowledge of evolving database software and hardware technologies.
  • Perform other job-related duties or special assignments as required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus 7+ years of relevant database administration experience.
  • Expert knowledge of data handling methods, and proficiency with MS SQL server.
  • Working experience with PowerShell, Azure, DB2 LUW and DB2 zOS is preferred.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Familiarity with Jenkins, Git, SolarWinds, SSIS, zOS, Control-M, and ServiceNow is a plus.

What We Offer You: When you're on our team, you get more than a great paycheck. You'll hear about career development and educational opportunities. We offer an enhanced 401K with a match, low-cost health, dental, and vision benefits, and life and disability insurance options. We also offer paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time, and teams who know how to have fun. Add to that an onsite wellness facility with fitness classes and programs, a daycare center, a cafeteria, and for many positions, even consideration for a hybrid work arrangement. Farm Bureau....where the grass really IS greener!

If you are interested in joining a company that appreciates employees, provides growth and professional development opportunities, and offers great benefits, we invite you to apply today!

Work Authorization/Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are not able to sponsor now or in the future, or take over sponsorship of, an employment visa or work authorization for this role. For example, we are not able to sponsor OPT status.

**Eligible to apply for a hybrid work arrangement after 90 days**

About the Company

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Farm Bureau Financial Services

Farm Bureau Financial Services is looking for people to join our team. Are you interested in running your own business and helping others? As a Farm Bureau agent, you’ll sell insurance products, but being an agent is about so much more – it’s about building relationships and being an advocate for people in your community. Founded more than 75 years ago, we started off providing insurance for farmers. Today, we help people from all walks of life – rural, urban, and everything in between. We couldn’t be more proud of our heritage and our close relationship with the Farm Bureau federations in the states where we do business. When it comes to protecting livelihoods and futures, we’ve got it covered with a wide variety of property/casualty, life insurance, and financial services products.

When you make a commitment to be a Farm Bureau agent, we make a commitment to you. We believe that little things make a big difference in your career, and at Farm Bureau, that means deciding on a work schedule that fits your life, new agent financing, marketing support, training and education, cash bonuses, incentive travel, and most importantly, you’ll be backed by a team of talented and supportive individuals who want to see you succeed. We invite you to take control of your professional future by visiting beafarmbureauagent.com. Click Get Started and apply today.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1939
WEBSITE
http://www.beafarmbureauagent.com