MSSQL Database Engineer

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

As an MSSQL Database Engineer (DBA you will plan, coordinate and administer database functions, documentation, upgrades, lifecycle, long-range requirements, operational guidelines and data protection. In this role, you will regularly work with Micron’s Business Units to ensure solutions meet or exceed business requirements. You will keep the database up and running smoothly 24/7. The goal is to provide a seamless flow of information throughout the company, considering both backend data structure and frontend accessibility for end-users. You will maintain operational excellence in multiple world-class Data Center environments, both on prem and cloud, with published standards and compliances.

Responsibilities:

• Provision MSSQL instances, both in clustered and non-clustered configurations with replication, Azure & AWS database support.
• Ensure performance, security, and availability of databases / Handle common database administration and maintenance such as upgrade, backup, recovery, migration, etc.
• Monitor overall health of databases and provide timely resolution and root cause analysis for incidents to prevent issues.
• Profile server resource usage, capacity management, optimization and enhanced structure
• Collaborate with other infrastructure team members and user customers / Collaborate with multi-functional application teams to design efficient and scalable database structure throughout development, testing and deployment to production.
• Investigate and fix database-related issues, including connectivity problems, performance degradation, and data inconsistencies.
• Provide technical guidance and support to developers and end-users / Prepare SOE and Runbook documentations, specifications and refine processes to support dynamic environments.
• Participate in setting objectives, strategies, plans, programs, performance standards/measures and procedures / Follow SOX compliances.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, other technical disciplines, or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 8+ years of overall experience in IT MSSQL Database Domain (On Prem and cloud) with proven experience in Database Operations.
• Strong proficiency in MSSQL database management with 2019 and 2022 versions of MSSQL
• Solid understanding on installing, configuring and troubleshooting MSSQL server, specifically Always ON Availability Groups, Replication, Clustering.
• Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Test and validate backups to guarantee recoverability in case of failures with DR experience
• Knowledge of Cloud services, preferably Azure and AWS
• Proficient in writing and optimizing SQL statements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in designing and automating repetitive processes to streamline service and ensure consistency.
• Good hands-on scripting language and automation, preferably PowerShell and Ansible.
• excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication, decision-making, prioritization, negotiation, collaboration and project management abilities.
• Understanding and alignment of ITIL change and incident management processes.
• Growth mindset for continuous improvement.
• Ability to plan system resource requirements from high level specifications.

• AI usage (Leveraging AI, Generative AI, AI-Enabled)

"The specified role does not encompass the following responsibilities: Finalization of sales agreements or the execution of sales contracts is prohibited. The role also does not carry the authority to make definitive decisions regarding contracts, be it their conclusion or termination. Furthermore, the role is not designed to involve participation in pricing negotiations or the authorization of contracts. These activities fall beyond the permissible duties of the position."

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.

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