Manager Database Administrator

For roles that are 100% remote or hybrid, you must have access to a reliable high-speed internet connection to support daily job responsibilities. A minimum bandwidth of 50 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload is required. Those fully remote associates residing in states where service is required by contract, law, or regulation will be allowed to submit for reimbursement.

Role Overview

ACFC is seeking an experienced Manager, Database Administrator to lead the team responsible for the reliability, security, performance, and modernization of enterprise database platforms. This role combines people leadership, technical governance, operational accountability, and platform strategy across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments, including Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Azure SQL, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and AWS database services.

Work Arrangement

• This is a hybrid, office based position working in our Ellis Preserve office located in Newtown Square, PA.  Office days are TUES / WED / THURS; Remote days are MON / FRI.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Database Administrators and Engineers while establishing priorities, performance objectives, standards, and an accountable service culture
• Own the strategy, roadmap, lifecycle, and governance for Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Azure SQL, Azure SQL Managed Instance, AWS RDS, and related database platforms
• Ensure database availability, security, performance, capacity, scalability, and resiliency across production and non-production environments
• Oversee installations, upgrades, migrations, patching, backup and recovery, high availability, disaster recovery testing, and capacity planning
• Drive cloud adoption, platform modernization, consolidation, automation, Infrastructure as Code, and DevOps integration
• Lead major incident response, technical escalations, problem management, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking for database services
• Partner with Application Development, Architecture, Infrastructure, Cloud, Data Engineering, Information Security, Risk, Audit, and business teams
• Establish security controls, access governance, encryption, vulnerability remediation, documentation, and audit-ready operational processes
• Manage vendors, licensing, support escalations, technology evaluations, budgets, resource planning, and service performance reporting
• Builds a high-performing team and delivers reliable, secure, scalable, and well-governed enterprise database services
• Reduces operational risk and manual effort through automation, standardization, proactive monitoring, and disciplined lifecycle management
• Advances cloud and modernization priorities while strengthening partnerships across technology, security, risk, and business teams

 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• At least ten (10)+ years of progressive database administration or engineering experience in enterprise environments, including three (3)+ years leading technical teams or major database operations
• Demonstrated experience supporting multiple platforms such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Azure SQL, Azure SQL Managed Instance, or AWS RDS
• Strong knowledge of database architecture, performance optimization, backup and recovery, HA/DR, security, capacity planning, and lifecycle management
• Experience supporting mission-critical systems in on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments
• Proven ability to lead incidents, modernization programs, cross-functional initiatives, and technical governance
• Strong people leadership, communication, vendor management, financial management, prioritization, and stakeholder partnership skills

 

Other Skills

• Experience in healthcare, insurance, financial services, or another highly regulated industry
• Experience leading cloud migrations, database modernization, automation, or platform transformation programs
• Familiarity with PowerShell, Python, Ansible, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, observability platforms, and Site Reliability Engineering practices
• Relevant Microsoft Azure, Oracle, AWS, PostgreSQL, MySQL, ITIL, or cloud architecture certifications

 

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package

Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays and volunteer events, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents on Day 1, 401(k) Tuition reimbursement and more. 

Your career starts now. We’re looking for the next generation of health care leaders.

At AmeriHealth Caritas, we’re passionate about helping people get care, stay well and build healthy communities. As one of the nation's leaders in health care solutions, we offer our associates the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of people through our national footprint of products, services and award-winning programs. AmeriHealth Caritas is seeking talented, passionate individuals to join our team. Together we can build healthier communities. If you want to make a difference, we’d like to hear from you.

Headquartered in Newtown Square, AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with more than 30 years of experience. We deliver comprehensive, outcomes-driven care to those who need it most. We offer integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, behavioral health services, and other administrative services.

Discover more about us at www.amerihealthcaritas.com.