Database Administrator Lead Consultant - Hybrid- Chicago, IL Hybrid

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to provide strategic leadership in transforming our data landscape from a traditional on-premises SQL Server to a modern, cloud-based architecture leveraging Microsoft Azure and AWS platforms. This role will report into the Data Engineering team within the Investments Technology organization, driving innovation and operational excellence in database management.

This position is a hybrid role, meaning your schedule may consist of time in an office setting and time working remotely from your home. The hybrid model is intended to provide greater flexibility – and will mean something different to each team, job and employee. Office presence is driven by the nature of the work and team needs. You’ll work from home for the remainder of the time you’re not in the office. This position is eligible for a monthly connectivity reimbursement to offset the costs of internet and phone expenses.

Key Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the Data Transformation Journey

Drive migration from on-prem SQL Server to cloud platforms implementing scalable, secure, and high-performing databases.

Team Mentorship

Mentor a small team of DBAs, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

Performance and Optimization

Ensure optimal performance, availability, and security of databases across hybrid environments aligning to Allstate security requirements.

Governance and Compliance

Implement best practices for data governance, security, and compliance in cloud and hybrid setups aligning to Allstate security requirements.

Collaboration

Work closely with Enterprise engineering aligning Investments with enterprise data strategy. Work closely with Investments product and business teams aligning with organizational goals.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

10+ years in database administration with strong expertise in SQL Server ( Oracle experience is a plus) .

3+ years in Azure and / or AWS cloud platforms .

Exposure to Microsoft Fabric and OneLake is a strong plus.

Proven experience coaching DBA teams and driving large-scale database migrations.

Database performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery.

Familiarity with Delta Lake , Parquet , and modern data architectures.

Strong understanding of security and compliance in cloud environments.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job does not have supervisory duties.

Skills

AWS Cloud Computing, AWS Cloud Computing, Business, Cloud Platform, Coaching, Collaboration, Compliance, Data Architecture, Database Administration, Database Design, Database Management, Database Management Systems (DBMS), Database Performance, Database Performance Tuning, Databasing, Data Engineering, Data Governance, Data Modeling, Data Strategies, Data Transformation, Enterprise Data, Enterprise Data Strategy, Investments, Microsoft Azure, Operational Excellence {+ 1 more}

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is 98,100.00 - 167,850.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.

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