Database Administrator 2 (SQL Server required)

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Garmin International is seeking a full-time Database Administrator 2 at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area.

You will plan and manage enterprise SQL Server environments, mentor junior DBAs, and contribute to roadmaps and problem-solving across engineering, operations, finance, sales and marketing. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a technology field and at least 2 years of SQL Server DBA experience, plus strong scripting and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field and minimum 2 years of SQL Server DBA experience.
• Proficient with SQL Server and upgrades, troubleshooting performance issues.
• Experience with SQL Server Always On and custom scripting.
• Strong verbal and written communication within a small team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize existing database systems and objects.
• Configure and administer enterprise SQL Server environments.
• Collaborate to ensure database security and SOX compliance.
• Create and maintain database access structures (tables, indexes, views, procedures, triggers).
• Manage replication across LAN/WAN and provide 24x7 on-call support.

Skills

SQL Server

Scripting

Performance tuning

Always On

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/MIS or related field

Job description

We are seeking a full-time

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Database Administrator 2 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for performing and planning management and administration of technology in area of specialty and working with team members to ensure technology is effectively supporting enterprise systems. This role also shares knowledge and provides mentoring to other IT associates.

Essential Functions

• Analyzes existing database systems and recommends improvements and tunes and optimizes database objects when necessary
• Configures and administers enterprise SQL Server environments
• Collaborates with supervisors and security champions to establish database security structures and ensure SOX compliance
• Creates/maintains database access systems including tables, indexes, views, stored procedures, and triggers
• Administers database replication between servers, across Local Area Network and Wide Area Network
• Provides 24x7 on-call support
• Provides significant contributions to defining team roadmap and priorities
• Develops reliable solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
• Demonstrates broad understanding of Garmin's business model, including Engineering, Operations, Finance, Sales, and Marketing
• Mentors and guides less-experienced Database Administrators
• Researches new technologies and proposes cost effective solutions
• Leads major incident troubleshooting involving multiple disciplines
• Provides innovation within the area of expertise
• Facilitates team discussions and meetings
• Recognized as an expert in the assigned discipline at Garmin and applies extensive technical expertise and analysis to initiatives
• Contributes input to broader technology solutions outside of discipline
• Serves as a leader of change
• Demonstrates professional maturity through giving and receiving constructive feedback
• Addresses conflict effectively without appreciable oversight
• Coordinates department level non-project changes

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business or another technology related field AND a minimum of 2 years of experience as a SQL Server DBA
• Proficient with SQL Server
• Experience with performing upgrades of SQL Server and troubleshooting performance issues
• Experience with with SQL Server Always On
• Experience with custom scripting
• Demonstrated ability to implement new technologies effectively
• Strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in a small team setting
• Consistently demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work documentation and organization

Desired Qualifications

• MySQL database, Linux and Shell script
• Proficient with OS migrations related to Windows
• Experience with automation, especially with Windows and SQL Server OS Patching
• Previous experience working in a team environment

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits