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Database Administrator - Microsoft SQL Server

Database Administrator - Microsoft SQL Server

Meyer Distributing

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

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8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Description:

Meyer Distributing is looking for a Database Administrator to join our Indianapolis, IN team - we are hiring immediately! Meyer Distributing is a leader in automotive specialty products marketing and warehouse distribution. We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to own the reliability, performance, and security of our Microsoft SQL Server environment. This role focuses on database operations: availability, monitoring, backups, access controls, maintenance, and production support.


Education/Certification(s):

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information technology or a related field

Requirements for Database Administrator:

  • 5+ years of hands-on SQL Server administration experience in production environments.
  • Strong knowledge of backup/restore, recovery models, and operational monitoring.
  • Experience with performance diagnostics (wait stats, indexing strategy, query plan analysis).
  • Understanding of Windows Server and infrastructure fundamentals as they relate to SQL Server.
  • Strong security mindset and experience managing permissions, auditing, and secure configuration. y to design and implement database solutions that support business intelligence, reporting and data analytics


Preferred Qualifications for Database Administrator:

  • Experience supporting on-prem enterprise environments and coordinating with network/infrastructure teams.
  • Experience with SQL Server Agent jobs, maintenance automation, and scripting (PowerShell or T-SQL).
  • Experience supporting reporting workloads and mixed OLTP/reporting systems.


Benefits for Database Administrator:

  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • 401K with Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Personal Days Available
  • 20% Employee Discount
  • Casual Dress Code
  • Health Savings Account
  • Tuition Reimbursement Options Available


Database Administrator duties include but are not limited to:

  • Design and execute backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies; regularly test restore procedures.
  • Implement and maintain high availability and performance practices (maintenance plans, indexing health, capacity planning).
  • Monitor and tune server and database performance; identify bottlenecks and propose remediation.
  • Manage security and access controls: roles, permissions, auditing, and least-privilege policies.
  • Support production incidents involving database performance, availability, or data integrity; perform root-cause analysis.
  • Partner with developers on database change management, deployment practices, and environment consistency.
  • Document standards and runbooks for ongoing operations and incident response.
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Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Database Administrator?

A: To succeed as a Database Administrator, key technical skills include proficiency in database management systems such as MySQL, Oracle, or Microsoft SQL Server, as well as expertise in data modeling, normalization, and query optimization. Additionally, soft skills like strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and adaptability are crucial for troubleshooting complex database issues, collaborating with stakeholders, and staying up-to-date with evolving database technologies. These technical and soft skills enable Database Administrators to design, implement, and maintain efficient and secure databases, ultimately supporting business growth and data-driven decision-making.

Q: What is the career path for a Database Administrator?

A: A Database Administrator's typical career progression involves starting as a Junior DBA or Database Analyst, where they learn database management systems and perform routine maintenance tasks. As they gain experience, they can move into mid-level roles such as Senior DBA or Database Architect, where they design and implement database solutions, and later into senior roles like Enterprise Architect or IT Manager, overseeing large-scale database systems and teams. Throughout their career, DBAs can develop skills in areas like data warehousing, business intelligence, and cloud computing, leading to opportunities in related fields like data science, IT leadership, or consulting.

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