Kwik Trip’s Network Services Department is seeking a Database Administrator 1
What you’ll be doing…
As a Database Administrator 1, 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.
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.