Hybrid Manager, IT Engineering – SQL Server Databases

at The Hartford

• Job title: Manager, IT Engineering – SQL Server Databases
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $136,800 - $205,200 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, Azure, Cloud, Python, SQL, VMware
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Hartford, United States

About the role

• Manager of SQL Server Chapter leading operations for SQL Server databases and overseeing IT strategy. Collaborating across teams to implement technology solutions and maintain security and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and provide technical support to the team.
• Monitor performance, identify potential issues, and implement corrective measures when necessary.
• Ensure the security and integrity of data by implementing appropriate security protocols and procedures.
• Collaborate with senior management to develop long-term plans for the organization's technological advancement.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex problems in a timely manner.
• Conduct regular audits to assess the effectiveness of our security controls and propose improvements.
• Enable high degree of automation to reduce toil and improve speed to market and recovery from failure
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in the field of information technology.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior members of the team.
• Lead by example, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Database technologies
• Minimum five years of progressive leadership experience in IT.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive technology initiatives aligned with business goals.
• Oversee the design and optimization of enterprise-scale SQL database solutions, including schema architecture, performance tuning, and complex queries and stored procedures.
• Proven experience overseeing enterprise-level database and infrastructure strategies.
• Strong understanding of virtualization and cloud technologies (e.g., VMware vSphere, AWS, Azure) from a governance and planning perspective.
• Ability to guide teams leveraging scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) to improve operational efficiency.
• Managing large-scale IT projects, including budgeting, resource planning, and stakeholder communication.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with a focus on risk management and continuous improvement.
• Confident decision-maker with the ability to operate independently in high-pressure environments.
• Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.

Benefits

• Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses
• long-term incentives
• on-the-spot recognition