Database Administrator

MITER Brands•Tacoma, WA

4d•$103,000 - $129,500

About The Position

MITER Brands™ is more than a window and door manufacturer—we’re shaping the future of residential living. As the powerhouse behind trusted names like Milgard, MI Windows & Doors, and PGT, we are one of the nation’s largest suppliers of vinyl windows and patio doors, with state-of-the-art facilities across the country. We are seeking a Database Administrator in the Tacoma, Washington area to support the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of MSSQL, MySQL, and related database systems that support core organizational functions. This role includes designing, installing, configuring, administering, and optimizing database components across the organization. There is a significant focus on Microsoft Azure, specifically Azure Synapse and data analytics. The Database Administrator will apply strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to identify, communicate, and resolve issues, maximizing the value of IT systems investments.

Requirements

On-call troubleshooting experience for at least one production SQL Server for a minimum of one year
You may not have held the DBA title, but you were the primary escalation point when SQL services experienced issues
Experience analyzing DMV queries to assess server-level performance
Hands-on experience with tools such as: Extended Events, DTA SQL Profiler, DMVs, Data Collection
Strong T-SQL query tuning skills
3–7 years of relevant experience
Expertise in database schema design, normalization, and indexing strategies
Experience with data modeling tools and methodologies
Knowledge of backup strategies and disaster recovery planning
Understanding of data warehousing concepts and design
Experience with ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and tools

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
Certified MySQL Database Administrator
MongoDB Certified DBA

Responsibilities

Azure Analytics and Infrastructure Engineering
Promote changes in Azure DevOps to production Synapse environments
Manage Synapse pipelines and coordinate with infrastructure teams to deliver data solutions
Design, build, and manage Azure infrastructure to support business demand
Troubleshoot data issues related to the Enterprise BI platform in Azure Synapse and Power BI
Database Administration
Ensure all database servers are backed up in alignment with Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)
Test backups to ensure Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) are met
Troubleshoot SQL Server service outages, including after-hours and weekends
Configure SQL Server monitoring tools to minimize false alarms
Install and configure new SQL Server environments
Deploy approved database change scripts from vendors or internal teams
Diagnose and resolve performance issues through server, index, or query optimization
Document the company’s database environment
Plan and manage database capacity, storage, disk space, and growth
Proactively identify and resolve locking/blocking and concurrency issues
Monitor database server health and configure alerts for performance issues
Manage database security per company standards