SQL Database Administrator, Mission Critical Systems
About The Position
As Kalmbach Feeds continues to grow, we are seeking passionate and hard-working team members who embody our values and contribute to our development of new ideas, customer service, process improvements, team building, and overall growth. The SQL DBA will be a member of our IT Infrastructure team, working on strategic systems, including our ERP system and warehouse management system. The successful candidate will be a key team member of growth and improvement projects and will maintain 80+ SQL databases. Serving in this role is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of challenges and to significantly improve systems for a company that is growing rapidly and focused on serving our customers! This role is seated full-time in Upper Sandusky, Ohio
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2-5 years of experience as a SQL DBA or in a similar role.
- Proficiency in T-SQL, SSMS, and SQL Server Agent.
- Experience with database monitoring tools and performance tuning.
- Understanding data security and compliance best practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with cloud-based SQL solutions (e.g., Azure SQL Database).
- Experience with ERP and WMS databases/applications.
- Familiarity with PowerShell scripting or other automation tools.
- Exposure to high-availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) solutions.
Responsibilities
- Administer, maintain, and support Microsoft SQL Server databases across development, testing, and production environments.
- Monitor database performance, implement changes, and apply new patches and versions when required.
- Ensure data integrity, security, and availability through regular backups, restores, and disaster recovery planning.
- Collaborate with developers and IT staff to design and optimize queries, indexes, and stored procedures.
- Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, including performance tuning and locking/blocking problems.
- Maintain documentation related to database configurations, processes, and procedures.
- Participate in on-call rotation and respond to critical incidents as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with eligibility on the date of hire
- 401(K) (traditional and Roth options) with generous company match
- 3 Weeks Paid Time Off in the first year
- Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Competitive Compensation
- On-Staff Life Coach
- Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plans
- Access to Beach Front Company Condo in Fort Myers, FL
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Food Manufacturing
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
