Senior Database Administrator

Full-time - Senior

Milwaukee, WI

5,001-10,000 employees

About the position

As a Senior Database Administrator, support database solutions for North America’s top distributor of shipping, industrial and packaging materials. Our company continues to grow, creating new opportunities and job stability you can count on! This position is on-site in Pleasant Prairie, WI or Waukegan, IL based on need, and we are looking for people who share our passion.

Responsibilities

• Optimize database performance through several techniques including indexing, query optimization and database design, among others.
• Work closely with application development project teams to ensure optimal application performance.
• Participate in high availability / disaster recovery tests of critical systems.
• Ensure databases and database objects are properly backed up, and recovery procedures are tested and documented.
• Support databases / database applications as well as upgrade and patch database management systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in the DB2-LUW Management System.
• Proficient in replication technologies (e.g. CDC, Attunity) with basic understanding of data modeling.
• Work independently to complete assignments and lead by example to guide and develop the database administration team.

Benefits

• Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one!
• Multiple bonus programs.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.
• On-site café and first-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.
• Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.