Lead SQL Infrastructure Architect

The Lead SQL Infrastructure Architect leads the planning, design, and engineering of enterprise-level infrastructure and platforms related to the SQL Server environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise SQL Server platforms.
• Develop and maintain database infrastructure standards, roadmaps, and best practices.
• Design highly available and disaster recovery solutions using technologies such as SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, and Replication.
• Partner with engineering, cloud, security, and application teams to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions.
• Evaluate new technologies, products, and services to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Provide technical leadership for large-scale infrastructure modernization, migration, and transformation initiatives.
• Optimize database performance, scalability, capacity planning, and operational efficiency.
• Establish monitoring, automation, and maintenance strategies to ensure platform health and uptime.
• Drive security and compliance initiatives, including data protection, access management, and audit readiness.
• Lead technical projects, mentor engineers, and serve as an escalation point for complex production issues.
• Present recommendations and strategic guidance to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience supporting, administering, and architecting Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• 2+ years of experience leading technical projects, infrastructure initiatives, or engineering teams.
• Expertise in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, and database security.
• Experience with SQL Server technologies such as Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, and T-SQL.
• Strong understanding of Windows Server, storage, networking, and enterprise infrastructure.
• Experience supporting production-critical database environments in large-scale organizations.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for delivering reliable technology solutions and improving customer experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a technical field.
• 10+ years of SQL Server infrastructure and architecture experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure SQL, Azure Virtual Machines, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience with PowerShell, automation, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates).
• Background in healthcare, insurance, or other highly regulated industries.
• Microsoft certifications such as Azure Database Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Experience with enterprise monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk, Datadog, Dynatrace, or SolarWinds.
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and influence enterprise architecture decisions.

Work Arrangements

• Remote position with occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings.
• Must have a dedicated workspace with reliable internet connection (minimum 25 Mbps download, 10 Mbps upload).

Scheduled Weekly Hours

• 40 hours per week

Pay Range

• $142,300 - $195,700 per year

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off, and more.