Junior Database Administrator

Where Drive Meets Opportunity!

 

National Interstate Insurance Company wants you to add your vision and drive to our team!  We’re currently seeking an entry-level Junior Database Administrator for our Northeast OH Corporate Headquarters.

 

Summary

Install, monitor, maintain, and performance tune databases while ensuring high levels of data availability. This individual is also responsible for implementing database policies and procedures to ensure the integrity and availability of databases and their accompanying software.

 

Main responsibilities will include:Install and configure SQL Server instancesInstall Service Packs and Security updates for SQL ServersMaintain user accounts and permissions for New, Transferred and Terminated employeesImplement, monitor and report on SQL Server Backup and Restore proceduresMonitor databases for compliance and assist in resolution of non-compliance issuesPerform change management requests, promoting approved items through the application development environments in accordance with National Interstate’s change management methodology.Install and configure relevant network components to ensure database access as well as database consistency and integrity.Create and execute installation scripts for changes to the development and QA environments (new databases, sorted procedures, net tables, and indexes).Respond to and resolve database access and performance issues.Provide stored procedure development assistance.Monitor database system details within the database, including stored procedures and execution time, and suggest efficiency improvements.Assist in implementing redundant systems, policies, and procedures for disaster recovery and data archiving to ensure effective protection and integrity of data assets.Monitor, optimize and allocate physical data storage for database systems.Conduct research and make recommendations on database products, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts. 

Keys to success include:College degree in Computer Science or Information Systems; or any combination of experience and education that provides the skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.Working technical experience with designing, building, installing, configuring and supporting Microsoft SQL Server database servers.Hands-on database tuning and troubleshooting experience.Good understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.Good written and oral communication skills.Strong technical documentation skills.Good interpersonal skills.Ability to conduct research into database issues, standards and products as required.Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.Highly self motivated and directed.Keen attention to detail.Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.Strong customer service orientation.Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor applicants and relocation benefits are not available.

 



Further information about us:

National Interstate Insurance Company (Nasdaq: NATL)

We’re a leading specialty property and casualty insurance company with a niche orientation and focus on the transportation industry.  We’ve been providing innovative and customized insurance products and services to specialty markets since 1989. Our company is continuously growing and employee-conscious; delivering cost-effective products with a level of excellence that fosters continued customer loyalty.

 

Our success is backed up by recognition from some of the area’s and nation’s top organizations.  We are proud to be recipients of the Weatherhead 100, recognizing the 100 fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio, and have the distinction of also receiving the Centurion Weatherhead 100 Award as one of the fastest growing large companies for the fifth year running.  We are also recepients of the NEO Success Award, recognizing the region’s most successful companies.  And we are multiple past recipients of the Employers Resource Council’s Northcoast 99 Award as one of the 99 great workplaces for top talent in Northeast Ohio.  Plus A.M. Best, the leading industry indicator of financial strength, rated us A (excellent), financial size (VIII).

 

Our corporate headquarters is located on a beautiful campus in Richfield, OH, just off of I-77, I-271 and the Turnpike, right between Cleveland and Akron. But our convenient location is only one of the many benefits we have to offer.  Full-time employees also enjoy:Comprehensive health, dental, disability and life insurance benefitsCompetitive salaries401(k) retirement planProfit sharingGoal sharing bonus Tuition reimbursementPaid time off & holidaysEmployee assistance programOnsite fitness centerLunch program



Drug Free Workplace

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.NATL.com/careers

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