Senior Database Administrator

About us: At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision. When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world. With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success. As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth. Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members’ wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com. Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Salary Range: $97,900.00 - $146,900.00 Purpose Statement: The Database Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of database systems and related applications. The individual will also define and administer effective database standards, access methods, and security procedures. The Database Administrator provides technical consulting to applications development staff on the use of database solutions in solving business needs. Additionally, this individual acts as the subject matter expert and technical liaison with respect to business intelligence and enterprise reporting for various business units. Key Job Accountabilities: Manage user security and access to databases to ensure a highly controlled access environment. Apply database server related patches. Design database security standards. Install, configure, and upgrade MSSQL & Oracle environments. Collaborate with IT teams to design database architecture, databases and database objects to meet organizational goals and requirements. Participate in the planning, designing, implementing, and testing of newly and modified database configurations. Design database replication and automation tools. Maintains database system uptime and fulfills Plexus’s Application SLA. Ensure all database components are working as expected. Investigate and resolve any issues associated with database performance. Monitor databases for efficiency and make necessary adjustments to database parameters and architecture to ensure optimal performance. Plan, prepare, and test database backup and recovery procedures. Develop and design regional database backup policies, standards, procedures and guidelines to meet organizational goals and requirements. Define and implement consistent standards across databases. Provide regular training and feedback to developers and junior DBA’s. All GT team members are responsible for upholding the organization’s cybersecurity posture by adhering to security policies and procedures, actively participating in training, protecting data and systems, actively identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, and promptly reporting any suspicious activity or potential security incidents. Design and maintain high-availability, mission-critical database clusters including Always-On Availability Groups and robust Disaster Recovery strategies for global operations Education/Experience Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree with 4 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered. Other Qualifications: Experience in highly regulated environments (ITAR, CMMC, or similar) is strongly preferred. Proven ability to manage large-scale SQL Server migrations (e.g., 2016 to 2022) with minimal downtime. Strong interpersonal skills; ability to mentor junior team members and provide technical consulting to cross-functional development teams. Experience with or interest in hybrid-cloud data platforms (e.g., GCP, BigQuery). Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a standard office environment. Travel Requirements: Minimal, as business needs require. This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform. We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr Plexus