Senior Database Administrator

GEHA (Government Employees Health Association, Inc., pronounced G.E.H.A.) is a nonprofit member association that provides medical and dental benefits to more than two million federal employees and retirees, military retirees and their families. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

GEHA has one mission : To empower federal workers to be healthy and well.

Offering one of the largest medical and dental benefit provider networks available to federal employees in the United States, GEHA empowers health and wellness by meeting its members where they are, when they need care. We serve our members with products they value and a personalized customer experience, sustained by a nimble and efficient organization.

We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator to enhance and secure enterprise database systems across both on-prem and cloud environments. This is a senior-level technical role focused on ensuring optimal performance, availability and security of high-profile databases through proactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in relational databases, NoSQL, and cloud platforms, with a passion for leveraging emerging technologies to drive operational excellence and innovation.

SKILLS

Duties and Responsibilities

Database Administration & Optimization

• Administer, maintain, and optimize relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Azure SQL, Snowflake, PostgreSQL).
• Lead performance tuning, indexing, query optimization, and root cause analysis to ensure high availability and data integrity.
• Monitor system health and proactively resolve bottlenecks, blocking issues, and anomalies.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to support capacity planning and system health.

Cloud Environment Management

Security, Compliance & Governance

Backup, Recovery & Disaster Preparedness

Data Integration & ETL Operations

Architecture, Infrastructure & Automation

Documentation & Change Management

Collaboration & Mentorship

Research & Continuous Improvement

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Bonus Skills and Experience

Work-at-home requirements

How we value you

While this is a remote opportunity, at this time GEHA does not hire employees from U.S. territories or the following states : Alaska, Hawaii, California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, New York, Connecticut, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Maine.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. GEHA considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

The annual base salary range for this position is $108,697 - $153,223 USD.

GEHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on sex, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, military status, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, as well as all other characteristics and qualities protected by federal, state, or local law. GEHA will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our diversity drives innovation deepens connections and strengthens our organization.

GEHA is headquartered in Lee's Summit, Missouri, in the Kansas City area. We recognize the importance of balance and flexibility and offer hybrid and work-from-home options for many of our roles.