Senior Database Administrator

## Senior Database AdministratorApplylocations: Warren, MItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR129531Are 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. Apply today to become part of the Universal team!**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. #J-18808-Ljbffr