Senior Database Administrator

Universal Logistics Holdings; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Logistics Holdings is seeking a senior SQL Server DBA to optimize and support enterprise databases across our logistics platforms. You will implement high availability, disaster recovery, and performance tuning while collaborating with application and infrastructure teams.

The role requires hands-on experience with Always On Availability Groups, SSRS, Qlik, and database automation using PowerShell and T-SQL.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience with Always On Availability Groups in multi-site environments.
• Experience implementing backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies for mission-critical databases.
• Proficiency with database automation and scripting (PowerShell, T-SQL).
• Hands-on experience with SSRS, Qlik, and other data presentation or reporting tools.
• Experience tuning reporting workloads for business intelligence and analytics.
• Experience with database monitoring tools (e.g., Idera SQL DM).
• Knowledge of SQL Server security best practices, including least-privilege access and auditing.
• Experience planning upgrades, patching, migrations with minimal downtime.
• Knowledge of Python for automation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Design and maintain highly available and scalable database architectures.
• Lead database performance diagnostics and tuning efforts.
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams on schema design and releases.
• Develop and enhance proactive monitoring and alerting for performance and availability.
• Automate routine DBA tasks with scripting.
• Manage database lifecycle activities including upgrades and migrations.
• Ensure security, compliance, and auditing across databases.
• Support and optimize reporting and analytics workloads.
• Maintain technical documentation and runbooks.
• Research and evaluate database tools to improve reliability and performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge.
• Participate in on-call rotations and after-hours support.

Skills

SQL Server administration

Always On Availability Groups

Performance tuning

Backup/DR planning

PowerShell scripting

T-SQL

Query optimization

Data analytics & BI concepts

Documentation & communication

On-call support

Tools

SSMS

SSRS

Qlik

Idera SQL DM

SQL Server Monitoring tools

Job description

Are you looking to join a dynamic team that provides its people with the tools to be successfull and opportunities to grow? Universal Logistics is a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services utilized throughout entire supply chains. Universal has immediate career opportunities in your area.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments, including performance tuning, capacity planning, backup, restore, and disaster recovery.
• Design, implement, and maintain highly available and scalable database architectures using SQL Server high availability and disaster recovery technologies (e.g., Always On Availability Groups, multi-site deployments).
• Lead database performance diagnostics and tuning efforts, including query optimization, indexing strategies, and workload analysis.
• Partner with application and infrastructure teams on schema design, database standards, code reviews, and release planning.
• Develop and enhance proactive monitoring and alerting solutions to identify performance, capacity, and availability risks before impact.
• Automate routine database administration tasks using scripting and standardized operational processes (e.g., PowerShell, T-SQL).
• Manage database lifecycle activities including upgrades, patching, and migrations.
• Ensure database environments meet enterprise security, compliance, and governance requirements, including access controls and auditing.
• Support and optimize reporting and analytics workloads to ensure data accuracy, performance, and availability for business users.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and continuously improve operational processes and runbooks.
• Research and evaluate database tools, technologies, and best practices to improve reliability and performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Participate in on-call rotations and provide off-hours support as required to maintain system availability.

Requirements

• Extensive experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environments, including performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Strong hands-on experience with Always On Availability Groups in multi-site environments.
• Experience implementing and managing backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies for mission-critical databases.
• Proficiency with database automation and scripting (PowerShell, T-SQL).
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Qlik, and other data presentation or reporting tools is required.
• Experience supporting and tuning reporting workloads for business intelligence and analytics use cases.
• Experience with database monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Idera SQL DM, native SQL Server monitoring).
• Solid understanding of SQL Server security best practices, including least-privilege access and auditing.
• Experience planning and executing SQL Server upgrades, patching, and migrations with minimal downtime.
• Knowledge of Python for automation, tooling, or data-related tasks is a plus.
• Highly self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively in high-pressure environments.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Excellent technical documentation and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives. (Based on experience).
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 410k
• Professional development and training opportunities.