Senior Database Administrator (SQL Server)

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a Senior Database Administrator at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. You will lead the planning and management of enterprise SQL Server environments, mentor colleagues, and ensure technology supports critical business systems.

You will analyze database systems, implement upgrades, and work with security teams to maintain SOX compliance while driving reliability and performance across Garmin's engineering, operations, finance, sales, and marketing functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/MIS or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience with SQL Server.
• Proficient in SQL Server upgrades and performance troubleshooting.
• Experience with SQL Server Always On.
• Strong communication skills in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing database systems and optimize objects.
• Configure and administer enterprise SQL Server environments.
• Ensure database security structures and SOX compliance.
• Create and maintain database objects (tables, indexes, views, procedures).
• Manage replication across networks and provide 24x7 on-call support.
• Mentor junior DBAs and lead incident troubleshooting.

Skills

SQL Server expertise

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/MIS or related field

Tools

SQL Server Always On

Windows OS migrations

Linux scripting

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