Sr. Database Administrator

Job Req ID: 26069

About Supermicro:

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.
 

Job Summary:

Supermicro Computer, Inc. is looking for a exceptional Senior Database Administrator in our headquarters located in San Jose, CA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide 24x7 production support for a large number of SOX-compliant database globally, ensuring prompt response to emergency situations and system outages.
• Monitor access logs, sensitive data update logs, and critical error logs to detect and respond promptly to unauthorized changes and security incidents. Ensure appropriate alerts are triggered for quick resolution.
• Ensure compliance with Segregation of Duties (SOD) standards and policies to safeguard sensitive production database data.
• Maintain the security and data integrity of production databases in strict adherence to SOX compliance standards.
• Implement and maintain robust high-availability architecture, disaster recovery, and backup solutions for mission-critical systems.
• Execute emergency response protocols, troubleshooting and resolving high-severity database incidents promptly to minimize service impact.
• Perform migrations and upgrades of large-scale existing databases to align with industry best practices and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with Application and IT teams to design and optimize database environments for high performance and scalability.
• Proactively monitor and maintain all production databases, responding to SQL alerts and resolving issues.
• Perform advanced database administration, including automation of installation, configuration, patching, space management, and recovery procedures.
• Manage SQL Server AlwaysOn Availability Groups for high availability and fault tolerance.
• Conduct comprehensive database reviews and recommend improvement solutions to application owners.
• Provide technical documentation, operational procedures, operation status and analysis reports to IT management teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive knowledge of database internals, security, encryption, and performance optimization.
• Proficiency in T-SQL programming and complex query optimization.
• Experience with SQL Server installation, configuration, patching, migration, and HA/DR strategies.
• Strong understanding of MS SQL Server database technologies and architecture principles.
• Ability to provide 24x7 support for production environments, including emergency response for high-priority incidents.
• Experience with monitoring tools and proactive alert systems for access logs and error logs.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance standards and Segregation of Duties (SOD) policies.
• Experience with both on-premise and cloud environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and in team environments.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with MySQL, PostgresSQL is advantageous.
• Knowledge of SSRS, SSIS, and SSAS is a plus.
• Proficiency in SQL Server Extended Events, Profiler, T-SQL, PowerShell, and SQL migration strategies.
• Proficiency in PowerShell and SQL monitoring tools/solutions.

Please note that this position requires regular in-office attendance. The successful candidate is expected to be present in th