Database Administrator

Tampa, FL, US • Posted 10 days ago • Updated 7 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
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Skills

  • Retail
  • Development Testing
  • Management
  • Access Control
  • Database Administration
  • Backup Administration
  • Statistics
  • Change Request Management
  • SLA
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Knowledge Base
  • Collaboration
  • Query Optimization
  • Performance Metrics
  • Process Improvement
  • Python
  • Provisioning
  • Workflow
  • Version Control
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Computer Science
  • Information Systems
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Backup
  • Recovery
  • Transact-SQL
  • Windows PowerShell
  • Scripting
  • Database Security
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • ITIL
  • Change Management
  • Analytical Skill
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Communication
  • Microsoft
  • RDBMS
  • Oracle
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • Cloud Computing
  • SQL Azure
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Amazon RDS
  • Remote Desktop Services
  • High Availability
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Failover
  • Clustering
  • Log Shipping
  • DevOps
  • Continuous Integration
  • Continuous Delivery
  • Terraform
  • ARM
  • Database
  • Virtualization
  • Professional Development
  • Life Insurance
  • Honesty
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Operational Excellence
  • Corporate Social Responsibility

Summary

Ashley 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 countries

Primary Responsibilities

Database Support & Administration
  • Administer and support enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environment across development, test, and production instances
  • Provide support for additional RDBMS platforms as assigned (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.)
  • Ensure database availability, security, and integrity across all environments
  • Manage database access controls, user permissions, and security compliance
  • Perform regular database maintenance including backups, index maintenance, and statistics updates
  • Execute database deployments and changes following established change management procedures

Incident & Request Management
  • Respond to and resolve database-related incidents within established SLA timeframes
  • Triage and prioritize incoming work requests based on business impact
  • Perform root cause analysis on recurring issues and implement preventive measures
  • Document incident resolutions and maintain a knowledge base for common issues
  • Collaborate with application teams, developers, and infrastructure teams to resolve complex issues
  • Participate in on-call rotation to provide after-hours support as needed

Monitoring & Performance
  • Monitor database systems using enterprise monitoring tools to ensure optimal performance and availability
  • Analyze database performance metrics and identify trends or potential issues
  • Perform basic query optimization and index tuning to improve application performance
  • Review and optimize database configurations based on workload characteristics
  • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks related to blocking, deadlocks, or resource constraints
  • Generate regular reports on database health, capacity, and performance metrics

Automation & Process Improvement
  • Develop and maintain scripts to automate routine operational tasks using PowerShell, T-SQL, or Python
  • Create automated solutions for database provisioning, backup verification, and maintenance tasks
  • Implement automated alerting and self-healing processes where applicable
  • Document automation workflows and maintain version control of scripts
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through automation and standardization
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance database operations

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor'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 environment
  • Strong understanding of database backup and recovery strategies
  • Experience with database monitoring tools and performance troubleshooting
  • Proficiency in T-SQL for querying, scripting, and automation
  • Familiarity with PowerShell or other scripting languages for automation
  • Knowledge of database security best practices and compliance requirements
  • Experience working in an ITIL-based environment with incident and change management processes
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or similar certification
  • Experience 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 integration
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates, etc.)
  • Understanding of database virtualization and containerization

Apply today and find your home at Ashley!

Benefits We Offer
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
  • Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
  • Telehealth
  • 401(k) and Profit Sharing
  • Life Insurance

Our Core Values
  • Honesty & Integrity
  • Passion, Drive, Discipline
  • Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
  • Dirty Fingernail
  • Growth Focused

To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page:

Corporate Social Responsibility

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.
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  • Position Id: 934efa7bec1eaf4ba01b3832b7cb197c
  • Posted 10 days ago
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