SQL Server DBA at Kemper

Compensation · Listed in posting

$111,000 – $186,700/yr

Location: Chicago, Illinois · Downers Grove, Illinois · +1
Type: Full-time
Level: lead/mgmt
Posted: Sep 16, 2026

Description

Kemper is hiring a principal-level SQL Server Database Administrator to lead the architecture, administration, performance, security, high availability, disaster recovery, modernization, and operational excellence of enterprise SQL Server environments in a large property and casualty insurance organization. The role requires at least 10 years of hands-on enterprise database experience, strong SQL Server and AWS expertise, and onsite work at one of three locations. The salary range is $111,000 to $186,700, with an annual discretionary bonus and medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401k benefits.

Required Skills

SQL Server
AWS
Always On
Query optimization
PowerShell
Python
Terraform
Database security
Disaster recovery

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related technical field; equivalent education, training, and professional experience may be considered.
Required Previous Experiences: At least 10 years of hands-on experience administering enterprise database environments, with a strong focus on Microsoft SQL Server.
Extensive experience installing, configuring, upgrading, patching, securing, and supporting Microsoft SQL Server in large-scale enterprise environments, including AWS.
Experience supporting SQL Server environments across on-premises, hybrid, and AWS cloud platforms.
Experience implementing database security practices, access controls, encryption, masking, auditing, and compliance requirements.
Experience designing and supporting high availability, disaster recovery, backup, and recovery solutions for enterprise SQL Server environments.
Experience with database automation, scripting, monitoring, and operational improvement initiatives using PowerShell, Python, Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or similar technologies.
Experience collaborating with application developers, infrastructure teams, cloud engineers, cybersecurity teams, and business stakeholders.
Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation, standards, procedures, and operational runbooks.
Preferred Qualifications: Relevant professional certifications, including Microsoft Azure or AWS database and cloud certifications.
Translation Company Name: Merastar Insurance Company