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Senior Database Administrator
full-time•Columbus•$109k - $183k
About this role
McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.
What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.
CoverMyMeds, a subsidiary of McKesson Corporation, is a leading healthcare technology company dedicated to helping patients get the medications they need to live healthier lives. Our solutions streamline the prior authorization process and integrate seamlessly with electronic health records and pharmacy systems, saving time for healthcare providers and improving outcomes for patients. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, we are committed to innovation, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact in healthcare.
Role Overview
We’re seeking a seasoned Senior Database Administrator with deep expertise in Oracle and PostgreSQL to manage and optimize our critical database systems across on-prem and cloud environments (especially Azure). This role ensures high availability, performance, and security of our data infrastructure while collaborating across teams to drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and maintain Oracle and PostgreSQL databases (on-prem and cloud).
Administer Azure PostgreSQL environments.
Implement schema updates, backup/recovery strategies, and security protocols.
Optimize performance through query tuning and capacity planning.
Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
Document configurations and changes accurately.
Evaluate and integrate new database technologies and tools.
Minimum Qualifications
Degree or equivalent and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Critical Skills:
7+ years of experience in database administration.
5+ years managing large-scale Oracle and PostgreSQL environments (cloud and on-prem).
Proficient in Linux/Unix system administration and shell scripting.
Strong understanding of database best practices, performance tuning, and security.
Preferred Skills
Oracle DBA (OCP) certification.
Experience with Ansible, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes.
Familiarity with Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform.
Scripting in Python or Bash.
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$109,900 - $183,100McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:
McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.
McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.
McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.
McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.
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What you'll do
- The Senior Database Administrator will monitor and maintain Oracle and PostgreSQL databases, ensuring high availability and performance. They will also implement security protocols and optimize database performance through various strategies.
About CoverMyMeds
CoverMyMeds, part of McKesson Corporation, is a medication access company committed to helping people get the medicine they need to live healthier lives.
CoverMyMeds’ network includes 350+ electronic health record systems (EHRs), 50,000+ pharmacies, 950,000+ providers and most health plans and PBMs.
Visit covermymeds.health for more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does CoverMyMeds pay for a Senior Database Administrator?
CoverMyMeds offers a competitive compensation package for the Senior Database Administrator role. The salary range is USD 110k - 183k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Senior Database Administrator do at CoverMyMeds?
As a Senior Database Administrator at CoverMyMeds, you will: the Senior Database Administrator will monitor and maintain Oracle and PostgreSQL databases, ensuring high availability and performance. They will also implement security protocols and optimize database performance through various strategies..
Is the Senior Database Administrator position at CoverMyMeds remote?
The Senior Database Administrator position at CoverMyMeds is based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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