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Senior Database Administrator (SQL Server)

Olathe, KS, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 7 hours ago

Full Time

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Skills

Management
Mentorship
Database Security
Sarbanes-Oxley
Stored Procedures
Replication
Servers
LAN
WAN
Roadmaps
Business Model
Finance
Sales
Marketing
Innovation
Computer Science
IT Management
Information Systems
Migration
Scripting
Communication
Documentation
Oracle
Database
Linux
Shell Scripting
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft SQL Server

Summary

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Senior Database Administrator at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for performing and planning management and administration of technology in area of specialty and working with team members to ensure technology is effectively supporting enterprise systems. This role also shares knowledge and provides mentoring to other IT associates.

Essential Functions

Analyzes existing database systems and recommends improvements and tunes and optimizes database objects when necessary
Configures and administers enterprise SQL Server environments
Collaborates with supervisors and security champions to establish database security structures and ensure SOX compliance
Creates/maintains database access systems including tables, indexes, views, stored procedures, and triggers
Administers database replication between servers, across Local Area Network and Wide Area Network
Provides 24x7 on-call support
Provides significant contributions to defining team roadmap and priorities
Develops reliable solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
Demonstrates broad understanding of Garmin's business model, including Engineering, Operations, Finance, Sales, and Marketing
Mentors and guides less-experienced Database Administrators
Researches new technologies and proposes cost effective solutions
Leads major incident troubleshooting involving multiple disciplines
Provides innovation within the area of expertise
Facilitates team discussions and meetings
Recognized as an expert in the assigned discipline at Garmin and applies extensive technical expertise and analysis to initiatives
Contributes input to broader technology solutions outside of discipline
Serves as a leader of change
Demonstrates professional maturity through giving and receiving constructive feedback
Addresses conflict effectively without appreciable oversight
Coordinates department level non-project changes

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business or another related field AND a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Proficient with SQL Server (up though 2025)
Proficient with performing upgrades of SQL Server and troubleshooting performance issues
Proficient with SQL Server Always On
Proficient with OS migrations related to Windows
Experience with custom scripting, ideally Linux
Demonstrated ability to implement new technologies effectively
Strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in a small team setting
Consistently demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work documentation and organization

Desired Qualifications

Oracle database, Linux and Shell script
Experience with automation, especially with Windows and SQL Server OS Patching
Previous experience working in a team environment

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10117971
Position Id: e55f353020a4dccd86321f009d1a821a
Posted 1 day ago

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