Database Administrator

NSM Insurance Group is a global specialty insurance provider with more than $1.3 billion in premium across 25+ specialty insurance programs and brands around the world. Named a Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplace based on employee feedback, the company has been exclusively focused on building successful insurance programs since 1990 and continually seeks new opportunities to grow and expand through strategic mergers and acquisitions.

Relationships are paramount at NSM because we know that’s what drives mutual, long-term success. We maintain an entrepreneurial spirit and startup mindset within an established organization that continues to redefine what specialty insurance means and how it impacts everyday lives. Employees are given endless opportunities to expand their interests and skillsets, push breakthrough ideas and take risks. Our open, supportive environment gives employees the confidence to take ownership of their work as if the business was their own.

At NSM, we Build Success every day for our people, carrier partners, agents and insureds — because we know our success is built on yours.

The Database Administrator (DBA) will be responsible aiding in the security, performance, and integrity of NSM databases. **This is a hybrid situation from the Conshohocken, PA Home Office**

• Own access, compliance, and security to NSM databases, including different access levels depending on environment. 
• Awareness of personally identifiable information (PII) and how to secure PII. 
• Focus on automating repeatable process, including database deployments, permissions, maintenance plans, reporting, etc. 
• Utilize cloud databases where appropriate.
• Participate in the change control process by reviewing and approving any scripts that modify data/schema. 
• Identify opportunities to perform database tuning to increase performance.  
• Work with the Strategy and Analytics team to ensure proper data practices are being followed. 
• Knowledge of database upgrade processes and migration strategies. 
• Knowledge of ETL and RPA processes and technology are a plus. 
• Familiarity with SOX Compliance a plus.

• Excellent skills with the following database technologies preferred SQL Server 2008 R2-2020 / Azure SQL / Cosmos DB / Sybase SQL Anywhere / Oracle / DB2.
• Tuning and optimization (query performance, index tuning, availability, capacity planning). 
• Querying and related tools. 
• Familiarity with database Backup/Restore (full, differential and transaction log backups).
• Database security including users and roles.
• Database Design (creation, modeling, proper use of schemas). 
• Experience with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements for data access, change control and auditing.
• Self-starter and highly organized. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (English). 
• Creative thinking and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. 
• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university, preferred. 
• 3+ years of job-related experience.