IT Database Administrator Senior

Who We Are:

Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, Wi-Fi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity! 

How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. 

If you want to learn more about us, visit us at www.panasonic.aero. And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to https://careers.na.panasonic.com/avionics/jobs

The position:

Design, deploy, maintain, manage, tune, and troubleshoot the Microsoft SQL servers and database components that are hosted on-premises and in the cloud (IaaS/PaaS). Install and upgrade MS SQL (Windows-based systems and servers), managing access to the servers, and maintaining the security and stability of the MS SQL Server infrastructure.  

What We're looking for:

• Troubleshoot and resolve SQL Server system and database issues, including root cause analysis and mitigation of future issues
• Collaborate and communicate with support personnel with internal departments and vendor partners  
• Provide timely and efficient support to assigned operations
• Coordinate day-to-day operations of Microsoft SQL environments including servers, services, and security
• Apply security patches and hotfixes
• Handle weekly on-call rotation shifts as well as act as escalation for MS SQL services from other on-call staff members

Architect/Design Work: 

• Work with stakeholders and other technical teams to collect business and technical requirements and present enterprise or department/application specific solutions
• Scope, plan, design, document, implement, and align a globally distributed Microsoft SQL Server services infrastructure, including maintenance plans, backups, upgrades, performance monitoring and tuning, and migration as per company policy for large scale organizations. 

Documentation and Compliance:   

• Create and maintain documentation of new and existing Microsoft SQL environments, processes, workflows, troubleshooting, licensing, etc for global enterprise
• Assist in ensuring alignment with PAC policies and procedures
• Support audits (internal/external) for all Microsoft SQL Server subject areas. 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Strong understanding of architecting, implementing, configuring, and supporting Microsoft SQL Server technologies in a global enterprise environment with 24/7/365 availability, including High Availability and Fault Tolerance technologies
• Ability to create, customize, debug, and deploy scripts (PowerShell, TSQL, etc.).
• Familiarity with VMware virtualization platform and Azure-based IaaS/PaaS Microsoft SQL Server solutions.
• Familiarity with storage subsystems as they relate to Microsoft SQL Server operations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a national and global teams.  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or Microsoft SQL certifications.
• 5+ years of enterprise experience as a Microsoft SQL Server database administrator for SQL Server 2019 and later.
• 2+ years of Azure SQL database operations background strongly preferred.  
• 5+ years of experience in working with a large enterprise distributed computing environment.  
• Other relevant certifications are a plus, especially relating to Microsoft Windows Server support 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• English language fluency for written and spoken communication, including documentation creation for various audiences and occasional presentations to internal teams and management
• Ability to work sitting for extended periods (up to 2 hours at a time, up to 8 hours a day)
• Up to 10% travel domestic and international as needed.  
   

• We offer flexible-hybrid work opportunities.
• Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive unlimited PTO. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year plus a paid company-wide shut down in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year.
• Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
• 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1
• Other offerings include: Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program. 

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