Database Administrator - Microsoft SQL Server

Database AdministratorMeyer Distributing is looking for a Database Administrator to join our Indianapolis, IN team - we are hiring immediately! Meyer Distributing is a leader in automotive specialty products marketing and warehouse distribution. We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to own the reliability, performance, and security of our Microsoft SQL Server environment. This role focuses on database operations: availability, monitoring, backups, access controls, maintenance, and production support.Education/Certification(s):Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information technology or a related fieldRequirements for Database Administrator:5+ years of hands-on SQL Server administration experience in production environments.Strong knowledge of backup/restore, recovery models, and operational monitoring.Experience with performance diagnostics (wait stats, indexing strategy, query plan analysis).Understanding of Windows Server and infrastructure fundamentals as they relate to SQL Server.Strong security mindset and experience managing permissions, auditing, and secure configuration. Ability to design and implement database solutions that support business intelligence, reporting and data analyticsPreferred Qualifications for Database Administrator:Experience supporting on-prem enterprise environments and coordinating with network/infrastructure teams.Experience with SQL Server Agent jobs, maintenance automation, and scripting (PowerShell or T-SQL).Experience supporting reporting workloads and mixed OLTP/reporting systems.Benefits for Database Administrator:MedicalVisionDentalDisabilityLife Insurance401K with Company MatchPaid VacationPaid HolidaysPersonal Days Available20% Employee DiscountCasual Dress CodeHealth Savings AccountTuition Reimbursement Options AvailableDatabase Administrator duties include but are not limited to:Design and execute backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies; regularly test restore procedures.Implement and maintain high availability and performance practices (maintenance plans, indexing health, capacity planning).Monitor and tune server and database performance; identify bottlenecks and propose remediation.Manage security and access controls: roles, permissions, auditing, and least-privilege policies.Support production incidents involving database performance, availability, or data integrity; perform root-cause analysis.Partner with developers on database change management, deployment practices, and environment consistency.Document standards and runbooks for ongoing operations and incident response.