Database Administrator

About the position

Supermicro Computer, Inc. is looking for a top tier Database Administrator in our headquarters located in San Jose, CA. The role involves providing 24X7 operational support for all Supermicro databases, ensuring database uptime, data integrity, performance, and security. The Database Administrator will perform various database administration tasks, implement high-availability databases, and collaborate with application and IT teams to follow industry standards in database management.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24X7 operational support for all Supermicro databases.
• Ensure database uptime, data integrity, performance, and security.
• Perform database administration tasks such as monitoring, alert response, and incident resolution.
• Implement high-availability databases and document backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
• Regular review and assessment of database security, recommend improvements and document gaps.
• Configure and maintain high-availability clusters including AlwaysOn, Log shipping.
• Collaborate with Application Teams and IT teams to ensure adherence to industry standards.
• Produce SOP documentation on database administration standards and processes.
• Analyze database performance, identify bottlenecks, and recommend tuning strategies.
• Perform and manage database upgrades, following best practices to minimize downtime.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Proficiency in T-SQL stored procedures and complex queries and PowerShell scripts.
• Hands-on experience with installation, configuration, patching, database upgrade/migration, and HA/DR implementation.
• Ability to provide 24x7 support for critical systems.
• Experience working with both on-premises and cloud environments.
• Proficiency in SQL query tuning using Profiler, indexing, understanding optimizer and execution plans.

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred experience with MySQL, PostGreSQL.
• Knowledge of SSRS, SSIS, SSAS is advantageous.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including participation in bonus and equity award programs.