Database Administrator (DBA)

RoyOMartin•Alexandria, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Database Administrator (DBA) will uphold Martco’s vision and core values, including respect, integrity, commitment, honesty, excellence, and stewardship. This role involves installing, configuring, maintaining, and upgrading SQL Server and other database management systems. The DBA will monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies. Key responsibilities include performing routine backups, recovery procedures, and disaster recovery testing to ensure data integrity and availability. The position also requires managing user access, security protocols, and implementing database security best practices. Developing and maintaining comprehensive database documentation and procedures is essential. The DBA will proactively identify and resolve database issues to minimize downtime and impact on business operations, and collaborate with application development teams to design efficient database schemas and optimize queries. Additional duties include managing database migration projects, data transfers from legacy systems, performing capacity planning and growth analysis, supporting multiple data sources and heterogeneous database environments, and implementing and maintaining database replication, clustering, and high-availability solutions. The role also involves creating and maintaining automated maintenance jobs and monitoring alerts, and participating in strategic IT initiatives by providing technical recommendations for database platform improvements.

Requirements

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)

Nice To Haves

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.)

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