Senior Database Administrator

Senior Database Administrator Take your database expertise to the next level by owning technology that matters! As a Senior Database Administrator you'll have the opportunity to work across Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle, tackle complex performance and security challenges, and influence the design of enterprise-class database environments. What You'll Do Administer, design, develop, and deliver enterprise database solutions while owning day-to-day SQL environment operations. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize database performance, including tuning and proactive issue resolution. Partner with Infrastructure, Server, Storage, Networking, Security, and Applications teams on backup, recovery, and multi-year database strategy. Plan, organize, and track functional tasks, projects, and project-based initiatives while ensuring timely delivery. Monitor, track, and escalate database incidents through the Service Desk and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues. What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent work experience A minimum of 5-7 years' experience administering SQL environments Strong understanding of SQL clustering, availability groups, and standalone architecture Ability to work with teams to identify, troubleshoot and remediate a variety of SQL problems including locking/blocking, indexing issues, and capacity review/tuning Familiarity with Idera is a plus What You'll Get A role that offers variety and the chance to make a visible impact every day. Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week in Milwaukee, WI or Hoffman Estates, IL An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands. The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $145,000. Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions. In addition to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in United States, without the need for employment visa sponsorship. Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions. Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Sensient Technologies