You want to love what you do and love where you work. Gentex gives you the best of both worlds. A global technology company headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, Gentex is an 8-time winner of the Top Workplaces in Michigan.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Database Administrator I is responsible for daily operations of mission critical applications and databases, including the maintenance, uptime, and performance of ERP and business processes.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Design, create and implement database systems based on end user requirements.
- Manage database backup processes and recovery activities.
- Provision database access and security implementation.
- Perform database and application patching as defined by vendors while adhering to internal change management process requirements.
- Perform instance cloning for testing and validation purposes.
- Perform cloud infrastructure and applications provisioning and support.
- Independently analyze and correct issues in real time to provide end-to-end problem resolutions.
- Provide on-call 24/7 support for mission critical production systems.
- Monitor production systems and perform system tuning as needed.
- Work with IT infrastructure on administration of operation systems.
- Assist with developing and maintaining data security processes.
- Contribute to IT Department projects as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
HOW YOU’LL DO IT
- Problem solving - Defining a problem, determining the cause, identifying, prioritizing and selecting alternatives for a solution, and implementing a solution.
- Technical expertise - Demonstrating depth of knowledge and skill in a technical area.
- Communicate effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, taking into account the unique needs of different audiences.
- Situational adaptability - Demonstrating the flexibility to adapt to changing environments. Adjusts approach to adapt to shifting demands.
- Maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
- Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.
WHAT TO BRING
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field or a combination of equivalent education and relevant work experience.
- Ability and availability to work nonstandard hours and/or holidays as needed.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
WHAT WILL HELP
- 4 years of application administration and database administration experience.
- Proficiency in LINUX and/or Windows Operating Systems.
- Disaster recovery (HA/DR) methodology experience.
Gentex is an equal opportunity employer
Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.
Assistance
Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at recruiting@gentex.com. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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