Senior Database Administrator (SQL Server)

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. in the United States is seeking a Senior Database Administrator for its U.S. headquarters in the Kansas City area. You will manage and optimize enterprise SQL Server environments, implement security, and mentor junior staff.

The role covers on-call support, upgrades, Always On, Linux scripting, OS migrations, and collaboration with IT teams to ensure SOX compliance and reliable enterprise data services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficient with SQL Server (up to 2025).
• Experience with upgrades and performance troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize existing database objects.
• Configure and administer enterprise SQL Server environments.
• Collaborate to establish database security and SOX compliance.
• Mentor less-experienced DBAs and lead incident troubleshooting.
• Research new technologies and propose cost-effective solutions.

Skills

SQL Server

Always On

Performance Tuning

Linux scripting

Windows OS migrations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/IT/MIS

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Senior Database Administrator 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 Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business or another related field AND a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Proficient with SQL Server (up though 2025)
• Proficient with performing upgrades of SQL Server and troubleshooting performance issues
• Proficient with SQL Server Always On
• Proficient with OS migrations related to Windows
• Experience with custom scripting, ideally Linux
• 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
• 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