Database Administrator

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Location: Department 759
Shift: Daytime
Experience: 1-3 years
Pay Range: $73,686.34 to $110,529.64

Actual pay will be based on various factors, such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, proficiency for the role, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, Kwik Trip gives 40% of pre-tax profits back to our coworkers with bonuses ranging from 8-12% of each coworker's gross annual wage depending on company profitability and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401k, paid time off, and more.

Kwik Trip's Network Services Department is seeking a Database Administrator

What you'll be doing...

As a Database Administrator, you will work independently and, on a team, to administer Kwik Trip's database environment (primarily Microsoft SQL). Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work to continually maintain and improve Kwik Trip's SQL estate. Respond to database-related incidents and problems.
• Provide input and work closely with IT teams, business analysts and external vendors, to develop and maintain Kwik Trip's database system strategies.
• Assist in creating, maintaining, and communicating a Database Administration roadmap.
• Monitor OS and database platform lifecycle management to ensure Kwik Trip is keeping up with advancements in technology.
• Participate in business and vendor relationship management efforts and events.
• Work closely with the Availability and Recovery team to develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery procedures for database systems.
• Work closely with the Security Team to ensure data privacy and security standards are maintained.

You'll need to have:

• Associate degree in Information Systems/Network Administration or equivalent combination of education and relevant Microsoft SQL database administration
• Proven experience with Microsoft SQL Server, with a focus on the setup, maintenance, management, and migration of servers.
• Knowledge of current Microsoft Azure database products.
• Ability to tune and optimize Database performance with the use of index management and statistics.
• Experience with backups, restores and recovery models.
• Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for MSSQL Server.
• Ability to communicate effectively, demonstrating excellent verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to multi-task and self-prioritize work.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Even Better if you have:

• Familiarity with PowerShell, SQL reporting services (SSRS) and SQL Server Integration Service (SSIS).
• Ability to provide basic support for other database platforms (e.g., MySQL, Cosmos DB, Postgres, etc.).
• Fundamental knowledge in SQL encryption technologies.
• Familiarity with JIRA, Service Now and Scrum methodologies to help with defining, planning, and prioritization of work.
• Ability to improve SQL estate through automation.
• Experience with Redgate Tools.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, daytime hours. Weekend and after-hours work may be required as needed. Provide after-hours support for critical production systems in an on-call rotation. This position is open to hybrid work from home 50% of the time.

Kwik Trip, Inc. is a family-owned, Midwest company, in operation since 1965. We are dedicated to serving our guests and coworkers while treating everyone like family. Along with our award-winning culture, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more about Kwik Trip and our culture.
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