Sr. Database Administrator

Job Category: IT and Technology
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: USA
Company Name: Supermicro

Company Overview

Supermicro® (NASDAQ: SMCI) has been a leader in Enterprise, Cloud, AI, and 5G Telco/Edge Infrastructure solutions for over 30 years. Renowned for its Building Block Solutions® and Green Computing innovations, Supermicro delivers customizable, high-performance, and energy-efficient IT solutions, including advanced liquid-cooling technology, setting new benchmarks in performance and sustainability.

About Supermicro

Supermicro® is a leading provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Centers, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Big Data, HPC, and IoT/Embedded applications worldwide. Ranked among Silicon Valley’s fastest-growing technology firms, we are rapidly expanding and seeking talented engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join our dynamic team.

Job Summary

Supermicro is seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator to join our San Jose, CA headquarters. This role involves ensuring the security, availability, and performance of global SOX-compliant databases, implementing high-availability solutions, and providing 24/7 production support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide 24/7 database support, responding to incidents and ensuring system stability.
  • Monitor access logs, security alerts, and critical errors, ensuring prompt issue resolution.
  • Maintain database security, integrity, and SOX compliance, enforcing Segregation of Duties (SOD).
  • Implement high-availability architectures, disaster recovery, and backup solutions.
  • Perform database migrations, upgrades, and optimizations for scalability and performance.
  • Collaborate with IT and application teams to enhance database design and efficiency.
  • Automate database administration tasks, including installation, configuration, and patching.
  • Manage SQL Server AlwaysOn Availability Groups for high availability and fault tolerance.
  • Conduct database reviews, provide technical documentation and performance reports.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in database administration or equivalent.
  • Expertise in database security, encryption, and performance tuning.
  • Proficiency in T-SQL programming, complex query optimization, and SQL Server architecture.
  • Hands-on experience with SQL Server installation, configuration, and HA/DR strategies.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills, ability to handle high-severity incidents in a production environment.
  • Familiarity with SOX compliance, SOD policies, and database monitoring tools.
  • Experience with cloud and on-premise environments.

Preferred Skills

  • Knowledge of MySQL and PostgreSQL.
  • Experience with SSRS, SSIS, SSAS, and SQL migration strategies.
  • Proficiency in PowerShell and SQL monitoring tools.
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