Pinnacol Assurance does just one thing, and does it better than anyone: provide caring workers’ compensation protection to Colorado employers and employees. And while we may be a little biased, we believe that our work shapes communities and changes lives.

We have big hearts and love big ideas. We’ve been around for more than  100 years, but don’t let that fool you. Pinnacol is committed to taking care of Colorado employers and workers in the most innovative ways. We celebrate continuous improvement, new ideas, compassion, teamwork, integrity and excellence.

With our number one priority to keep everyone safe, along with the heart of Pinnacol’s “culture of caring” to do what is right and not what is easy, we’re currently having our team members work from home. But we’re still making time for fun with virtual events like virtual painting classes, virtual yoga and Zumba classes, and virtual happy hours!

What you’ll do:

Lead technical and systems administration duties in database environments, providing a high degree of coordination between business requirements and technical requirements, to ensure effective data management.

What you can expect:

• Install, build and patch database environments with minimal to no guidance
• Create and manage multiple database instances on different configurations of servers 
• Resolve problems and answers questions related to the databases and applications
• Act as technical lead on business projects as assigned 
• Perform ad-hoc queries and reports as requested 
• Assist in defining and implementing data security 
• Maximize uptime of databases where possible 
• Aid and coach development staff in performance tuning SQL 
• Automate database administration processes where possible 
• Provide proactive support of all user communities 
• Develop, document and implement disaster recovery strategies
• Monitor, maintain, and administer standby databases for maximum availability 
• Migrate database application changes to the production environment as needed
• Train and mentor other information system employees 
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you need to be successful:

• Experience designing, implementing and supporting mission critical database systems. 
• Experience beyond the Oracle database management system including but not limited to the configuration and support of the operating system, networking, and backups. 
• Adaptation: Ability to adapt in order to work effectively in ambiguous or changing situations, and with diverse individuals and groups, and lead others through ambiguous or changing situations.
• Communication: Ability to listen to others and convey ideas effectively and foster open communication.
• Innovation: Ability to generate novel solutions and creative ideas in order to identify system or program problems, and propose pragmatic solutions
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Work Environment:

• Participation during core business hours is required. Will provide support service during off hours. Scheduled night/weekend work is required 

We can’t do our work without people like you.
Our employees are extraordinary and committed to making a difference. Here’s some of the ways we show our appreciation.

• Our benefits go beyond the basics. You’ll get to choose from diverse benefit offerings for medical, dental and vision.
• We care about each other. We enjoy a positive, collaborative work environment. We are hard workers and high performers.
• We love who you are. Pinnacol is on a journey to embody diversity, equity and inclusion. We’re committed to creating a culture that deeply values differences, where everyone feels like they belong.
• Take a day (or 20!) off. Enjoy 20 paid days off your first full year plus 9 paid holidays.
• Take care of yourself. Sign up for unique wellness programs, including on-site, company-paid fitness facilities and classes
• Get your learning on. We promote a learning culture to help you master your current job and cultivate the skills of the future through a variety of on-site, online, and off-site professional development opportunities.
• Give back and get paid. Through our employee volunteer program, Pinnacol in Action, employees receive paid time off to volunteer with Colorado nonprofits.
• Share in our success. You’ll have the opportunity to earn a quarterly incentive, up to 20 percent of your annual base salary, when your team exceeds their goals and objectives.

When we find the right person, we try to put our best foot forward with an offer that excites you. We consider what you’d like to be paid, the skills and experience you bring, what similar jobs pay in the Denver area and make sure there’s equal pay for equal work among those you’ll be working with. The compensation amount for this role is targeted at $105,200-$111,000. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including your experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Want to love your work? Apply today!

Pinnacol is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [email protected].