Database Administrator 2 (SQL Server required)

Garmin International, Inc.•Olathe, KS

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Garmin is seeking a full-time Database Administrator 2 at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. The role involves planning and managing technology within the assigned specialty, ensuring technology effectively supports enterprise systems, sharing knowledge, and mentoring other IT associates. The position configures and administers enterprise SQL Server environments and contributes technical expertise, leadership, innovation, and change management across the organization. It provides 24x7 on-call support.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business, or another technology-related field.
At least 2 years of experience as a SQL Server DBA.
Proficiency with SQL Server.
Experience performing SQL Server upgrades and troubleshooting performance issues.
Experience with SQL Server Always On.
Experience with custom scripting.
Demonstrated ability to implement new technologies effectively.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in a small-team setting.
Consistently demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work documentation and organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MySQL databases, Linux, and shell scripting.
Proficiency with Windows-related operating system migrations.
Experience with automation, especially Windows and SQL Server OS patching.
Previous experience working in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Analyze existing database systems, recommend improvements, and tune and optimize database objects when necessary.
Configure and administer enterprise SQL Server environments.
Collaborate with supervisors and security champions to establish database security structures and ensure SOX compliance.
Create and maintain database access systems, including tables, indexes, views, stored procedures, and triggers.
Administer database replication between servers across Local Area Network and Wide Area Network.
Provide 24x7 on-call support.
Contribute significantly to defining team roadmaps and priorities.
Develop reliable solutions to complex problems requiring ingenuity and creativity.
Demonstrate broad understanding of Garmin's business model, including Engineering, Operations, Finance, Sales, and Marketing.
Mentor and guide less-experienced Database Administrators.
Research new technologies and propose cost-effective solutions.
Lead major incident troubleshooting involving multiple disciplines.
Provide innovation within the area of expertise and contribute to broader technology solutions outside the discipline.
Facilitate team discussions and meetings.
Apply extensive technical expertise and analysis to initiatives as a recognized expert in the assigned discipline at Garmin.
Serve as a leader of change and demonstrate professional maturity by giving and receiving constructive feedback.
Address conflict effectively without appreciable oversight.
Coordinate department-level non-project changes.