Database Administrator Lead Consultant - Hybrid- Chicago, IL Hybrid

Overview

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. Our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs for more than 90 years. 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. You may work from an office and remotely from home. The hybrid model provides flexibility; 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 internet and phone expenses.

• 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 and Investments product and business teams with organizational goals.

• 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 One Lake 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.

• This job does not have supervisory duties.

AWS Cloud Computing, Azure Cloud Computing, Cloud Platform, Coaching, Collaboration, Compliance, Data Architecture, Database Administration, Database Design, Database Management, DBMS, Database Performance, Data Engineering, Data Governance, Data Modeling, Data Strategies, Data Transformation, Enterprise Data, Investments, Microsoft Azure.

Compensation offered for this role is 98,100. 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 to grow your skills, challenge the status quo, and shape the future of protection while supporting causes that matter. Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

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