Database Administration

Carex Consulting Group; Menasha (WI); Hybride; USD 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Carex Consulting Group seeks a Database Administrator to manage and optimize data infrastructure in a hybrid Menasha, WI setting. You will ensure performance, security, and high availability while collaborating with software teams and stakeholders.

You will administer SQL Server/Oracle/PostgreSQL databases, implement backups, and support Azure SQL deployments. The role requires 3–5 years of DBA experience and strong SQL skills, with a focus on reliability and scalable data solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 3–5 years of professional database administration experience.
• Strong SQL proficiency with query optimization and scripting.
• Experience with SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL; Azure SQL preferred.

Responsabilités

• Administer, monitor, and maintain database environments for performance and availability.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries, scripts, stored procedures, and indexing.
• Identify and resolve performance issues through monitoring and tuning.
• Implement database security protocols and access controls.
• Design and execute backup, recovery, and disaster recovery plans.
• Support high-availability solutions and disaster recovery testing.
• Collaborate with engineering to design schemas and data models.
• Perform patches, upgrades, and routine maintenance.
• Document configurations, procedures, and runbooks.
• Participate in on-call rotation and communicate issues to stakeholders.

Connaissances

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Outils

SQL Server

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Azure SQL

Description du poste

Location: Hybrid - Menasha, WI area

Carex is partnering with a Manufacturing industry partner to hire a Database Administrator responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing the data infrastructure that supports critical business operations. This role will focus on ensuring database performance, security, reliability, and high availability through proactive monitoring, performance tuning, and effective database administration.

Operating in a hybrid work environment, the Database Administrator will balance remote technical responsibilities, including query optimization and script development, with in-office collaboration on database architecture, security audits, and infrastructure planning. The ideal candidate brings strong SQL expertise, experience with database management systems, and the ability to collaborate with technical teams and business stakeholders to support scalable, secure, and efficient data solutions.

What You'll Do

• Administer, monitor, and maintain database environments to ensure optimal performance, reliability, availability, and scalability.

• Develop and optimize SQL queries, scripts, stored procedures, and indexing strategies to improve database efficiency and application performance.

• Proactively identify and resolve database performance issues through monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance-tuning initiatives.

• Implement and maintain database security protocols, including user access controls, data encryption, and compliance with internal policies and external audit requirements.

• Develop, execute, and maintain database backup and recovery strategies to protect data integrity and support business continuity.

• Conduct periodic disaster recovery testing and support high-availability solutions to minimize downtime and mitigate operational risks.

• Support cloud-based database environments, particularly Azure SQL, to enable scalable and reliable data infrastructure.

• Collaborate with software engineering teams to design, develop, and optimize database schemas, queries, and data models that support application functionality.

• Perform database patches, upgrades, configuration changes, and routine maintenance to ensure system security, stability, and functionality.

• Partner with cross-functional teams on database architecture planning, infrastructure improvements, and security assessments.

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including database configurations, maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, and operational runbooks.

• Participate in an on-call rotation to address critical database incidents and system emergencies.

• Communicate technical concepts, database performance insights, and recommendations to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

• Perform other related duties as assigned to support database operations and organizational objectives.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, Construction Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• 3-5 years of professional experience in database administration, including hands-on experience with SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL; SQL Server experience strongly preferred.

• Strong proficiency in SQL, including advanced query development, scripting, stored procedures, indexing, and performance optimization.

• Demonstrated experience monitoring, troubleshooting, and tuning database environments to maintain system performance and availability.

• Solid understanding of database security best practices, including access management, encryption, auditing, and regulatory compliance.

• Experience implementing and managing database backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions.

• Familiarity with cloud-based database platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure SQL.

• Experience supporting database upgrades, patches, configuration management, and ongoing system maintenance.

• Understanding of relational database architecture, schema design, data modeling, and database optimization principles.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with software engineers, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to support technical initiatives.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex database issues.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing independent technical responsibilities with in-person collaboration.

• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation to support critical system needs.

• Availability to work a typical Monday-Friday schedule, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

• Ability to travel approximately 10-15% as needed.

Carex Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.