About this opportunity
Ashley Furniture Industries lists this Database Administrator opportunity in tampa, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Database Administrator
Build and Support the Data Systems Behind the World’s Largest Furniture Manufacturer
Ashley Furniture Industries is the world’s largest furniture manufacturer, serving customers and retail partners in 123 countries. Since 1945, we have grown by continually investing in our people, technology, and operations.
Primary Responsibilities:
Database Support & Administration
Administer and support enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environment across development, test, and production instances
Provide support for additional RDBMS platforms as assigned (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.)
Ensure database availability, security, and integrity across all environments
Manage database access controls, user permissions, and security compliance
Perform regular database maintenance including backups, index maintenance, and statistics updates
Execute database deployments and changes following established change management procedures
Incident & Request Management
Respond to and resolve database-related incidents within established SLA timeframes
Triage and prioritize incoming work requests based on business impact
Perform root cause analysis on recurring issues and implement preventive measures
Document incident resolutions and maintain a knowledge base for common issues
Collaborate with application teams, developers, and infrastructure teams to resolve complex issues
Participate in on-call rotation to provide after-hours support as needed
Monitoring & Performance
Monitor database systems using enterprise monitoring tools to ensure optimal performance and availability
Analyze database performance metrics and identify trends or potential issues
Perform basic query optimization and index tuning to improve application performance
Review and optimize database configurations based on workload characteristics
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks related to blocking, deadlocks, or resource constraints
Generate regular reports on database health, capacity, and performance metrics
Automation & Process Improvement
Develop and maintain scripts to automate routine operational tasks using PowerShell, T-SQL, or Python
Create automated solutions for database provisioning, backup verification, and maintenance tasks
Implement automated alerting and self-healing processes where applicable
Document automation workflows and maintain version control of scripts
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through automation and standardization
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance database operations
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in an enterprise environment
Strong understanding of database backup and recovery strategies
Experience with database monitoring tools and performance troubleshooting
Proficiency in T-SQL for querying, scripting, and automation
Familiarity with PowerShell or other scripting languages for automation
Knowledge of database security best practices and compliance requirements
Experience working in an ITIL-based environment with incident and change management processes
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or similar certification
Experience with multiple RDBMS platforms (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.)
Familiarity with cloud-based database services (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, etc.)
Experience with database high availability and disaster recovery solutions (Always On, Failover Clustering, Log Shipping)
Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline integration
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates, etc.)
Understanding of database virtualization and containerization
Apply today and find your home at Ashley!
Benefits We Offer
Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
Professional Development Opportunities
Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
Telehealth
401(k) and Profit Sharing
Life Insurance
Our Core Values
Honesty & Integrity
Passion, Drive, Discipline
Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
Dirty Fingernail
Growth Focused
To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page:
Corporate Social Responsibility
We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.
Worksite address
tampa, FL, 33646, US
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