Database Administrator, SQL Server

Sig Sauer - Newington, NH

Full-time - Mid Level

Newington, NH

1,001-5,000 employees

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Database Administrator, SQL Server at SIG SAUER, Inc. is responsible for managing and maintaining SQL Server databases to ensure optimal performance and reliability. This role involves configuring, monitoring, troubleshooting, and upgrading SQL Server systems, as well as collaborating with developers and other teams to enhance data retrieval and analysis. The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and adherence to established database policies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor multiple SQL Server instances to ensure system health and performance.
• Manage or assist in backup, restoration, archiving of data and other scheduled maintenance tasks.
• Assist developers in query tuning, schema development, and deployment.
• Troubleshoot database-related issues for both commercial and in-house software in real-time.
• Collaborate with Quality and Business Intelligence teams to ensure efficient data retrieval and analysis.
• Review, develop, recommend, enforce, and adhere to database policies and standards.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external business contacts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience totaling four years.
• 5+ years of experience in Microsoft SQL Server Database administration.
• Expert level knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server installation and configuration.
• Expert level knowledge of SQL clustering, high availability, and disaster recovery options.
• Expert level knowledge of stored procedures, views, schemas, permissions, and other objects.
• Expert level knowledge in query development, including understanding execution plans and query optimization.
• Experience with Windows Server and Active Directory.

Nice-to-haves

• Software development experience.
• Experience with Ansible automation platform.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Professional development opportunities