**Description** **Introduction** Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As aConsulting Database Administrator with HCA Healthcare you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! **Benefits** HCA Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: + Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. + Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. + Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing + 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) + Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock + Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. + Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more + Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts + Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships + Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) + Colleague recognition program + Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) + Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards) **_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._** Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the HCA Healthcare family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Consulting Database Administrator to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential! **Job Summary and Qualifications** We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consulting Database Administrator (DBA) to lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise-grade database solutions across hybrid environments. This role demands deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a proactive approach to performance optimization, automation, and high availability. **RESPONSIBILITIES** Architect and manage SQL Server environments across on-premises, Azure, and GCP platforms, including AlwaysOn Availability Groups, geo-replication, and multi-region HA/DR strategies. Lead modernization and migration efforts involving Azure SQL, GCP Cloud SQL, and PostgreSQL, ensuring seamless transitions with minimal downtime. Optimize database performance using Query Store, DMVs, and index tuning, while conducting regular health checks, backups, patching, and upgrades. Automate operational workflows with PowerShell, Terraform, and CI/CD tools to support infrastructure as code and streamlined deployments. Collaborate cross-functionally with development, DevOps, and application teams to refine schema design, tune queries, and integrate database best practices into CI/CD pipelines. Ensure security and compliance through robust access controls, encryption, audit logging, and adherence to standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and internal governance policies. Enhance observability and diagnostics using tools like Dynatrace and Redgate Monitor for performance tuning and root cause analysis. Conduct architectural assessments and capacity planning, identifying optimization opportunities and mitigating risks through proactive DR drills and forecasting. Provide 24x7 support, including on-call participation and incident resolution for high-severity issues to maintain continuous availability. **TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS** Expert-level proficiency in SQL Server 2016+ with specialization in AlwaysOn, replication, and advanced T-SQL optimization. Cloud-native and hybrid experience with Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and GCP Cloud SQL/PostgreSQL. Strong infrastructure knowledge, including Windows Server, clustering, Active Directory, virtualization, Cisco UCS, and NUMA-aware configurations. Automation and monitoring expertise using PowerShell, Terraform, Dynatrace, and Redgate Monitor. Proficient in enterprise data protection and recovery leveraging DDBoost and Commvault solutions Proven leadership in operational resilience, change management, incident response, and cross-functional collaboration. **OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES** Strong communication skills (verbal and written). Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to exceeding expectations. Tactical execution and ownership of deliverables. Effective in a highly matrixed, team-oriented environment. Expertise in backup/recovery strategies and performance tuning in complex infrastructures. Deep understanding of database security, partitioning, compression, encryption, and DR strategies. Experience supporting databases throughout the full SDLC. **What qualifications you will need:** **EDUCATION** Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field – Preferred **EXPERIENCE** 7 or more years of hands-on experience in database administration and engineering – Required Demonstrated ability to manage the full database lifecycle—from design and implementation to support and optimization - Required HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Consulting Database Administrator opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.