Database Administrator

Position Summary

The Database Administrator will be responsible for regular maintenance, backups, and performance improvement for Mactac North America's database environment, primarily Microsoft SQL Server. This position will also be responsible for the build of new database environments. The position will partner with lines of business, application administrators, and systems administrators to provide a highly available and high performing database environment. The Database Administrator will be responsible for efficient storage and safeguarding of company data.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture and design of the database environment, primarily Microsoft SQL Server
• Highest tier of support for databases
• Maintenance, backups, and patching of company databases
• Mentoring of other support personnel to promote career paths for this position and others
• Collaborating with the lines of business to understand their data, how to organize it, provide access to it, and safeguard it
• Collaborating in a team environment to support other IT professionals and their environments including systems and applications
• Providing collaborative feedback on IT Roadmap, and continuous improvement
• Providing guidance and recommendation to senior management on emerging database technologies
• Staying up to date with continuous learning of new technologies and industry trends to provide up to date recommendations to leadership and peers
• Project based tasks, including design of new systems/databases, to support the introduction of new solutions and functionalities to the corporate landscape
• To provide maximum value for our business partners through projects and continuous improvement of existing environments

Scope:

• Decision Impact: Yes, design of technical environments, advisor to Sr. IT Leadership
• Department Responsibility: No
• Budgetary (P&L) Responsibility: No
• Direct Reports: No
• Indirect Reports: No
• Physical Requirements: No
• Management Responsibilities Level: Individual Contributor
• Reports to: IT Manager
• Location: Spartanburg, SC
• Travel: 0% - 15%

Selection Criteria:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, business, related field, or demonstratable work experience
  • Preferred certifications in database or systems technologies
• Experience:
  • 5+ Years of experience in Information Technology roles
  • 3+ Years of experience in Database Administration
  • 3+ Years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server
  • Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills
• Other:
  • Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
  • Relocation Eligible: Ineligible for Relocation, hybrid/remote opportunity available

What You'll Love About Us:

• Learning & Development: Tuition assistance available along with an internal training budget. Get with a hands-on company, in a fast-paced environment where you can have the runway to make change.
• Rest & Relaxation: 10 paid holidays off per year on top of a generous vacation policy.
• Great company culture: Work for a company that genuinely values work/life balance. We also have a give back mentality with participation in a variety of community activities & events.
• Health Benefits: Medical with HSA options, Dental, and Vision starting day one for you and your family. Gym on-site with a weekly yoga class.
• Prepare for the Future: Competitive 401(k) with company match.

Disclaimers:

• The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
• It is the policy of Mactac that all employees are employed at the will of Mactac for an indefinite period and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. At the same time, employees may terminate their employment at any time and for any reason.
• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.

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