Senior Database Administrator
metropolitan life insurance companyTampa, FL
Senior Database Administrator
L5
metropolitan life insurance companyTampa, FLtoday
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Computer Systems Design ServicesSoftware PublishersComputing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related ServicesOverview:
As part of MetLife’s Global Technology team, you will design, implement, and optimize large IBM DB2 LUW databases to support enterprise applications. You will ensure performance, security, backup/recovery, and compliance while mentoring staff and advising development teams. The role emphasizes automation, cloud-aware DBA practices, and cross-functional collaboration to drive reliable, scalable solutions. This is a hybrid, in-office role that shapes data infrastructure to power business outcomes. You will work on complex, high-impact database projects that advance our AI-enabled, future-focused technology strategy. Compensation / Benefits medical, prescription drug, and vision coverage dental insurance life insurance 401(k) with employer matching parental leave paid time off
Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and support database systems for applications across Enterprise Manage DB2 LUW databases on AIX and RedHat Linux, including performance, security, replication, and access Develop physical database structures to meet application needs Implement backup, recovery, archiving, and conversion strategies; tune performance Manage job scheduling, releases, and database change/compliance Utilize advanced features (partitioning, compression, multitenancy) Identify and resolve problems with structured methods Provide mentoring on database management and consult with development teams on security and performance Write automation scripts for DBA tasks and document maintenance workflows
Key requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field Four years' experience with IBM DB2 LUW and Informix; UNIX/Linux environments Experience with DB2 LUW utilities: HADR, Reorg, Runstats, Load, backup/recovery, upgrade/migration Three years' UNIX/Linux shell scripting for automating DBA tasks Experience managing schemas, databases, tables, views, indexes, stored procedures, triggers Knowledge of modern IT infrastructure including Cloud and Agile DevOps Automation experience with Ansible and Python problem solving mentoring and coaching cross-functional collaboration IBM DB2 LUW Informix UNIX/Linux
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Level
SeniorL5
Location
Tampa, FL
Occupation
Database Administrators
Industry
Computer Systems Design Services
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