Sr IT Infrastructure Specialist - SQL Server DBA

Job Description

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a talentedSr IT Infrastructure Engineer - SQL Server DBA. The Sr IT Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for design, implementation, administration, and support of SQL database. You will provide direct technical leadership for all requirements in the planning, strategy, roadmap, design, implementation, administration of releases, upgrades, or changes to SQL database. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive ourevery endeavor!

Location:Plymouth, MN - Hybrid

What you will do:

• The Senior SQL Server DBA will be responsible for the overall SQL Server environment. Responsible for implementation, configuration, security, administration, maintenance, and performance of SQL Server systems, as well as ensuring the availability and performance of enterprise applications
• Maintain SQL database objects and perform database capacity planning, data modeling, data loads, troubleshooting, database backup and recovery and support applications.
• Develop and execute long-term SQL database strategy and roadmap, including technology refresh, cloud adoption, move to PaaS solution. Manage SQL Server databases through multiple product life-cycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems
• SQL Database Design and Implementation: Develop and implement robust SQL server database architecture designs, incorporating best practices for high availability, disaster recovery, and cost optimization. Design, deploy, and manage scalable and secure SQL solutions on the hosting and PaaS platform
• Level 3 Support: Level 3 escalation for SQL database server. Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end
• Configure and maintain database servers and processes, including monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security
• Ensure development and implementation support efforts meet integration and performance expectations
• Automation and Orchestration: Drive automation initiatives using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell to streamline infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and maintenance tasks. Implement CI/CD and DevOps model for Infrastructure as a code. Script automation
• Manage database structures by monitoring and adjusting the internal structures (tuning) as required
• Defines, establishes and performs regular backups of databases
• Involvement in planning, designing, creating, installing, customization, upgrades and maintaining of databases to meet defined requirements
• Perform upgrades of the database and software to new release levels
• Documents databases and deployed applications. Documentation and Training: Create comprehensive documentation, including architecture diagrams, runbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), and provide training to team members as needed.
• Perform Database Security implementation and documentation
• Create and maintain reports and forms
• Ensure databases are compliant with applicable STIGS
• Perform other duties as required
• Participate in on-call duties on rotational basis
• Participate as member of a project team and deliver infrastructure components according to requirements and timelines, including self-management of small technology projects

What's in it for you:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience working on SQL databases performing modeling and administration
• Hands-on experience with cloud automation and orchestration tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell
• Experience managing vulnerability remediation programs in a medium to large environment
• Experience designing and managing virtual infrastructure solutions in a medium to large environment
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience working on SQL databases performing modeling and administration
• DevOps and CI/CD, Site Reliability Engineering experience
• Relevant professional certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

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About Us

Building a more sustainable planet. Creating comfortable, healthy spaces for people to connect, live and work. Perfecting the air we share.

Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals.

We invest in our people, and our people invest in our customers and communities. This mutual commitment is the reason for our dynamic growth. So is an inclusive culture that encourages everyone to come to work as their whole selves and come together as a team that welcomes unique ideas, perspectives and backgrounds.

You see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today's most pressing challenges.

That's why Daikin offers more than a job. Here's where you'll be heard, be valued, belong -- and be able to make your mark.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

It is the policy of Daikin Applied to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.