Job Location : New York,NY, USA
Join us at Gallagher Re, the trailblazers of the reinsurance world, where every day brings new opportunities to shape the future. We empower our clients with cutting-edge analytics and insights, providing them the confidence to make strategic decisions that transform industries. As a team member, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, translating data into impactful solutions and taking the reins of your career like never before.
We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that youre close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.
Overview:This role is for an experienced MS SQL Database administrator to work in a small team with large responsibilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for the SQL database infrastructure, build out of new SQL instances, day to day support of SQL infrastructure on Azure, primarily IaaS but some PaaS, as well as other components in a Microsoft Azure cloud environment for the Gallagher Re Technology Team.
How you'll make an impact:Principal Duties/Responsibilities
Installation and configuration of MS SQL instances, primarily IaaS but some PaaS
Provide systems administration for SQL Server Databases hosted on Azure
Interact with IT staff or vendors in performing complex testing, support, recovery and troubleshooting functions
Identify, diagnose and provide operational support and problem resolution for a large complex cloud computing environment
Configure, implement and support an automated workflow for cloud environment provisioning and monitoring
Define, refine and audit processes and policies for SQL Server Backup, Access Management, Data Replication and Disaster Recovery
Assist in the creation and enforcement of cloud architecture standards for SQL in a cloud environment
Utilize configuration and deployment tools for automation in a cloud environment
Remain up to date with relevant new technologies
Provide technical expertise to other team members
About you:Experience / Requirements
Essential
In depth system administration experience and knowledge for SQL Server Databases, including database configuration, backups and access management
Understanding and working knowledge of Azure PaaS SQL database offering
4+ years experience in SQL Server Database installation, operations, administration, and maintenance, preferably all or some in Azure environment
2+ years experience working with cloud technologies; Azure experience highly desired
Understanding of overall infrastructures solution including networking, servers, Active Directory etc and willingness to contribute in all areas of infrastructure
In depth knowledge and corporate hands-on experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS and infrastructure as code
Good consultative, communication, analytical, and judgment skills
Ability to communicate well and perform as part of a team located in multiple time zones and cultures
Desirable
Understanding of Insurance and Reinsurance
Microsoft certification with Azure
Working knowledge of DevOps development activities and complex development tasks
Experience scripting in languages such as Python, JSON, shell scripting, PowerShell, and PowerCLI
Working knowledge of PostgreSQL
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Compensation and benefits:On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits youll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
Other benefits include:
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Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and its embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as protected characteristics) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.