Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth opportunities and your life's best work.(sm)

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participate in 24x7 Production on-call support


• Installation, administration and configuration of SQL 2016/2014/2012 and other supported lower version (above 2008) of Microsoft SQL Servers


• Able to perform Backup/Restore/Recovery of Databases


• Administer HA (high availability) and DR (disaster recovery) solution as well long term archival process


• Experience on automation and PowerShell scripting to build infrastructure for automation


• Experience on different type of database backup, replication, recovery, restoration, solutions


• Knowledge on Azure or cloud based solutions on SQL platform, supporting key business initiatives


• Design, implement and maintain all functions of database systems, including access, methods and time, device allocations, validation checks, organization, security, documentation and statistical methodology


• Assists in development of systems and procedures affecting database management, design and maintenance


• Participate in product evaluations, design review session, data requirement meetings and consulting with application development products


• Problem resolution and Performance Tuning


• Administer SQL Server Security and User management

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of solid Microsoft SQL Server database administration experience with production support


• 5+ years of experience with relational databases, database structures and design, systems design, data management, data warehouse and administering SQL Server High Availability functionality


• Solid experience with SQL Server Management Studio


• Experience with SQL Server security, user management and permissions


• Able to perform 24x7 on-call duty on a rotation basis

Preferred Qualifications:

• MySQL experience


• Power shell experience


• Professional experience in the health care industry


• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills


• Excellent interpersonal skills


• Ability to prioritize, coordinate, and manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment 


• I understand this role may require me to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including receiving a booster dose when I become eligible if I am located in a state that mandates booster doses. If required for this position, I agree that I will provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to beginning employment, or that I believe I qualify for an exemption under federal or state law and will apply for one. (preferred)

Technology Careers with Optum. Information and technology have amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve people's lives. This is where it's happening. This is where you'll help solve the problems that have never been solved. We're freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it's needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place to do your life's best work.(sm)

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

 

 

 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.