Primary Responsibilities
- Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade SQL Server and other database management systems
- Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies
- Perform routine backups, recovery procedures, and disaster recovery testing to ensure data integrity and availability
- Manage user access, security protocols, and implement database security best practices
- Develop and maintain comprehensive database documentation and procedures
- Proactively identify and resolve database issues to minimize downtime and impact on business operations
- Collaborate with application development teams to design efficient database schemas and optimize queries
- Manage database migration projects and data transfers from legacy systems
- Perform capacity planning and growth analysis to anticipate infrastructure needs
- Support multiple data sources and heterogeneous database environments
- Implement and maintain database replication, clustering, and high-availability solutions
- Create and maintain automated maintenance jobs and monitoring alerts
- Participate in strategic IT initiatives and provide technical recommendations for database platform improvements
Job Qualifications
Required:
- 5+ years of professional database administration experience
- Advanced proficiency with SQL Server (design, optimization, administration, and troubleshooting)
- Strong knowledge of T-SQL and stored procedure development
- Hands-on experience managing multiple database platforms and data sources
- Proven experience with database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures
- Understanding of database security, user management, and compliance requirements
- Experience with performance tuning, query optimization, and execution plan analysis
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a manufacturing/enterprise environment
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
Preferred:
- Microsoft Azure database services experience (SQL Database, Managed Instance, or Synapse Analytics)
- Experience with database monitoring and management tools (SQL Server Management Studio, Redgate, SolarWinds, etc.)
- Knowledge of cloud migration strategies and hybrid cloud database environments
- Experience with advanced SQL Server features (Always On Availability Groups, failover clustering, etc.)
- Certifications such as Microsoft SQL Server Certification or equivalent
- Knowledge of ETL processes and data warehousing concepts
- Familiarity with database security compliance standards (SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)
Behavioral Profile
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Proactive in identifying and preventing potential database issues
- Ability to handle urgent situations and troubleshoot complex problems under pressure
- Self-motivated learner who stays current with database technologies
- Strong work ethic and commitment to data integrity and security
- Collaborative mindset and ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Benefits
Some of the benefits our team members enjoy include the following:
- Healthcare - Legacy Health & Wellness and Legacy Pharmacy
- Wellness Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Additional Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Chaplaincy Services
- Education
