Database Administrator I

Description

Who are we?

Western National Insurance Group is a private mutual insurance company with over 120 years of experience serving customers' property-and-casualty insurance needs in the Midwestern, Northwestern, and Southwestern United States. Known as “The Relationship Company®,” we define success as a measure of the relationships we’ve built over time. In everything that we do, we know that delivering a friendly and helpful interaction makes for a better experience for everyone involved. That’s the power of “nice”. At Western National, nice is something we work to bring to every person and organization with whom we partner and serve.

Does this opportunity interest you?

Western National is seeking a Database Administrator I to join our team!

The individual in this role will have the opportunity to provide support for and within the assigned relational database platform to ensure appropriate performance, configuration, maintenance, and upgrades are administered.

What are the responsibilities and opportunities of this role?

• Establishes and performs administrator functions such as database management, user management, and storage management.
• Creates and manages system configuration specifications, training manuals, and other internal system documentation. 
• Creates and manages database maintenance procedures.
• Creates and manages database backup and restore procedures.
• Troubleshoots any issues; logs and tracks identified issues until successfully resolved.
• Stays current with releases and new functionalities; communicates and manages upgrades, releases, and the change control process. 
• Participates in and supports internal database technology efforts as a subject matter expert. 
• Utilizes knowledge, experience, and available resources to find solutions.
• Maintains regular contact with the IT Development and Network Operations teams.
• Maintains occasional contact with outside vendors and third-party consultants.
• Maintains occasional contact with end users.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What are the must-have qualifications for a candidate?

• Demonstrated understanding of relational database administration.
• Proven experience with the SQL programming language. 
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with high availability and disaster recovery technologies and concepts.
• Experience with troubleshooting performance of relational database engines.
• Understanding of underlying operating system storage and networking.
• Basic understanding of business intelligence software platforms.

What will our ideal candidate have?

• Good organizational and prioritization skills with proven ability to multitask.
• Demonstrated aptitude toward problem identification and resolution.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Proven ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion.
• Ability to follow project management practices.
• Highly motivated individual with a proven ability to provide excellent customer service. 
• Knowledge of cloud relational or nonrelational data storage engines.
• Two years of experience with managing Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Two years of experience with managing PostgreSQL environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent training, education, or experience required; experience in lieu of degree will be considered.

Compensation overview

The targeted hiring range for this role is $81,400 - $101,800, annually. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on the job-related knowledge, skills, credentials, and experience of each candidate, as well as other factors such as the scope and location of the role. Candidates looking for compensation outside of the posted range are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on their individual qualifications and / or may be considered for other positions.

Culture and Total Rewards

Western National has long been known as “The Relationship Company®” and caring for our employees is part of that relationship commitment. We value connectiveness, empowerment, and accountability, and we believe that our employees are our biggest asset. 

Currently ranked as the 41st largest private company by revenue in Minnesota (Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal), Western National has earned accolades year-over-year as an employer of choice and garnered multiple awards for wellness in the workplace. Western National has also been named a Top Workplace by the Star Tribune for consecutive years. In addition, the Group is consistently recognized as a Ward’s 50 property-and-casualty insurance company for its outstanding financial results.

Western National offers full-time employees a significant Total Rewards Package, including:

• Medical insurance plan options and other standard employee benefits, including dental insurance, vision benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, and more!
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Plan (participants are eligible for 100% matching on the first 6% of their contributions)
• Wellbeing Program, including onsite fitness studio
• Paid Time Off – including holiday, vacation, and volunteer
• 100% company-paid tuition reimbursement for approved job-relevant coursework and access to The Institutes (Risk and insurance education)
• Paid parental leave
• Bonus opportunities

Western National believes in supporting balance between work and life by providing a flexible work environment, which includes a variety of hybrid and remote work arrangements designed to balance individual, job, department, and company needs. 

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Western National provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.