Database System Admin

TG Missouri•Troy, MI

27d

About The Position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Install, configure, and maintain database management systems (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL). Monitor database performance and implement performance tuning for optimization. Manage user access, roles, and permissions to ensure data security and compliance. Perform regular backups and recovery testing to ensure data protection and disaster recovery readiness. Design and implement database structures, tables, and stored procedures to support application development. Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, including connection errors, replication failures, and performance bottlenecks. Apply database patches and upgrades as needed. Monitor access and audit logs for unauthorized or suspicious activity. Support developers with query optimization, schema design, and database integration. Maintain documentation of database configurations, standards, and procedures. Support database-related issues as required. Must have the ability to travel, with potential overnight stays, to TG NAMC's and Customer Sites. Drive optimization by being actively engaged in continuous improvement efforts (kaizen) This role requires the completion of other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field is preferred, or equivalent years of relevant experience is required.
1 to 4 years of experience as a Database Administrator or similar role is preferred
Experience managing Windows Server environments, including configuration, maintenance, and user access management is preferred
Strong knowledge of SQL and database performance tuning is required
Experience with backup/recovery tools and disaster recovery planning is required
Familiarity with database replication, clustering and high availability solutions is required
Understanding of database security best practices
Ability to consistently meet deadlines is required
Effective verbal, non-verbal, negotiation and written communication skills are required
Ability to sustain a high degree of professionalism in interacting with internal and external customers is required
Effective attention to detail, problem solving, analytical and organizational skills are required

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with monitoring and automation tools is preferred
Experience with cloud-based databases (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or Google Cloud SQL) is a plus
Experience managing Windows Server environments, including configuration, maintenance, and user access management, is a plus
Knowledge of network fundamentals (e.g., VLANs, firewalls, DNS, routing, and switching) or experience working with Network Engineers is a plus

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain database management systems (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL).
Monitor database performance and implement performance tuning for optimization.
Manage user access, roles, and permissions to ensure data security and compliance.
Perform regular backups and recovery testing to ensure data protection and disaster recovery readiness.
Design and implement database structures, tables, and stored procedures to support application development.
Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, including connection errors, replication failures, and performance bottlenecks.
Apply database patches and upgrades as needed.
Monitor access and audit logs for unauthorized or suspicious activity.
Support developers with query optimization, schema design, and database integration.
Maintain documentation of database configurations, standards, and procedures.
Support database-related issues as required.
Must have the ability to travel, with potential overnight stays, to TG NAMC's and Customer Sites.
Drive optimization by being actively engaged in continuous improvement efforts (kaizen)
This role requires the completion of other duties as assigned