Database Administrator

Database AdministratorAshley Furniture Industries, Inc. is the largest manufacturer of furniture in the world. Established in 1945, Ashley offers one of the industry's broadest product assortments to retail partners in 123 countriesPrimary ResponsibilitiesAdminister and support enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environment across development, test, and production instancesProvide support for additional RDBMS platforms as assigned (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.)Ensure database availability, security, and integrity across all environmentsManage database access controls, user permissions, and security compliancePerform regular database maintenance including backups, index maintenance, and statistics updatesExecute database deployments and changes following established change management proceduresIncident & Request ManagementRespond to and resolve database-related incidents within established SLA timeframesTriage and prioritize incoming work requests based on business impactPerform root cause analysis on recurring issues and implement preventive measuresDocument incident resolutions and maintain a knowledge base for common issuesCollaborate with application teams, developers, and infrastructure teams to resolve complex issuesParticipate in on-call rotation to provide after-hours support as neededMonitoring & PerformanceMonitor database systems using enterprise monitoring tools to ensure optimal performance and availabilityAnalyze database performance metrics and identify trends or potential issuesPerform basic query optimization and index tuning to improve application performanceReview and optimize database configurations based on workload characteristicsIdentify and resolve performance bottlenecks related to blocking, deadlocks, or resource constraintsGenerate regular reports on database health, capacity, and performance metricsAutomation & Process ImprovementDevelop and maintain scripts to automate routine operational tasks using PowerShell, T-SQL, or PythonCreate automated solutions for database provisioning, backup verification, and maintenance tasksImplement automated alerting and self-healing processes where applicableDocument automation workflows and maintain version control of scriptsIdentify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through automation and standardizationParticipate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance database operationsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)3+ years of hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in an enterprise environmentStrong understanding of database backup and recovery strategiesExperience with database monitoring tools and performance troubleshootingProficiency in T-SQL for querying, scripting, and automationFamiliarity with PowerShell or other scripting languages for automationKnowledge of database security best practices and compliance requirementsExperience working in an ITIL-based environment with incident and change management processesExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholdersPreferred QualificationsMicrosoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or similar certificationExperience with multiple RDBMS platforms (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.)Familiarity with cloud-based database services (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, etc.)Experience with database high availability and disaster recovery solutions (Always On, Failover Clustering, Log Shipping)Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline integrationExperience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates, etc.)Understanding of database virtualization and containerizationApply today and find your home at Ashley!Benefits We OfferHealth, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday offGenerous Employee Discount on home furnishingsProfessional Development OpportunitiesAshley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical TourismTelehealth401(k) and Profit SharingLife InsuranceOur Core ValuesHonesty & IntegrityPassion, Drive, DisciplineContinuous Improvement/Operational ExcellenceDirty FingernailGrowth Focused