Principal Database Administrator

Employer:         SEI Investments Company

Position:           Principal Database Administrator

Location:           1 Freedom Valley Drive, Oaks, PA 19456

Job Duties: The Principal Database Administrator works in Information Technology, and relies on experience in the following: Microsoft SQL Server versions 2014 and above; Performance tuning and optimization techniques; High Availability solutions including Failover Clustered Instances (FCI), Always on Availability Groups, and Replication; SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and Reporting Services (SSRS); Windows Server and Active Directory administration; Service management processes, including Incident, Problem, Change, and Release management; Supporting large-scale, complex application development and delivery teams; Working in a 24x7 support environment with dual-shore models; Azure SQL and related services such as Entra ID, Key Vaults, etc.; AWS and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) maintenance and administration tasks; Managing small to large on-premises SQL Server environments; T-SQL and tuning indexes, triggers, functions, views, and stored procedures; Snowflake data warehouse; MS SQL licensing; and Terraform for infrastructure as code deployments.

The Principal Database Administrator is responsible for the following: Independently analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve database issues in real-time, ensuring end-to-end problem resolution. Manage multiple projects simultaneously with a strong focus on priorities and deadlines. Refine and automate routine processes, maintain issue tracking, and document all changes for future reference. Proactively monitor and maintain MS SQL databases, including issue resolution, backup, and recovery. Ensure database backups are completed in accordance with policy and can be restored successfully. Perform database and SQL query analysis, tuning, and optimization for high availability, performance, and scalability. Implement patches, updates, and fixes in compliance with established Change Management processes. Work closely with application teams to validate database failover configurations and ensure adherence to best practices. Collaborate with infrastructure teams (Network, Compute, and Storage) to deliver and maintain functional database clusters. Develop and maintain scripts/utilities to automate repetitive tasks such as backups and refreshes. Implement databases in cloud environments and migrate on-premises databases to cloud infrastructure. Deploy database security and encryption features such as Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), Always Encrypted, and other industry best practices. Provide 24x7 production support in collaboration with team members, including On-Call support as needed. Coordinate with SEI teams to resolve infrastructure-related issues and ensure seamless service delivery. Maintain strong communication skills to effectively contribute to team projects and engage with clients. Demonstrate the ability to multi-task and switch contexts efficiently across different teams and responsibilities. Work various shift timings based on business requirements, ensuring continuous support coverage. Stay up to date with new technologies and features relevant to MS SQL and the broader database ecosystem. Uphold and contribute to standards and best practices as defined by vendors and SEI internal guidelines. Exhibit determination and collaboration in team efforts to ensure timely task completion.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or another related field plus seven (7) years post-baccalaureate experience working in Information Technology. Must also possess at least seven (7) years of experience with each of the following: Microsoft SQL Server versions 2014 and above; Performance tuning and optimization techniques; High Availability solutions including Failover Clustered Instances (FCI), Always on Availability Groups, and Replication; SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and Reporting Services (SSRS); Windows Server and Active Directory administration; Service management processes, including Incident, Problem, Change, and Release management; Supporting large-scale, complex application development and delivery teams; and working in a 24x7 support environment with dual-shore models. At least 4 years of experience with each of the following: Azure SQL and related services such as Entra ID, Key Vaults, etc.; AWS and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) maintenance and administration tasks; Managing small to large on-premises SQL Server environments; T-SQL and tuning indexes, triggers, functions, views, and stored procedures; Snowflake data warehouse; MS SQL licensing; and Terraform for infrastructure as code deployments.

Please Mail Resumes to: Denise Mapes, Workforce Development, SEI Investments Company at 1 Freedom Valley Drive Oaks, PA 19456. Reference #PDA0626SC.

This position is eligible for our employee referral program.

SEI’s competitive advantage:

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive care for your physical and mental well-being, a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, a hybrid working environment for most roles, support for working parents and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about. 

Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription, wellness, EAP, FSA), life and disability insurance (premiums paid for base coverage), 401(k) match, education assistance, commuter benefits, up to 11 paid holidays/year, 21 days PTO/year pro-rated for new hires which increases over time, paid parental leave, back-up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, a discounted stock purchase plan, investment options, access to thriving employee networks and more.

We are a technology and asset management company delivering on our promise of building brave futures (SM)—for our clients, our communities, and ourselves.  Come build your brave future at SEI.  

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more…

After over 50 years in business, SEI remains a leading global provider of investment processing, investment management, and investment operations solutions. Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology our offices encompass an open floor plan and numerous art installations designed to encourage innovation and creativity in our workforce. We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and that a healthy, happy, and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. At SEI, we’re (literally) invested in your success. We offer our employees paid parental leave, back-up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, education assistance and access to thriving employee networks. 

SEI is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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