SQL Database Administrator

at Insight Global in South Holland, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Description

A manufacturing client is in search of a SQL Database Administrator to help stabilize and optimize a critical SQL Server environment. Currently, the server is overloaded and experiencing frequent slowdowns and outages (10-60 minutes), impacting business operations.

This individual will identify and resolve performance issues, optimize queries, and implement best practices for database maintenance and long-term stability. They will work cross-functionally with IT, infrastructure, and application teams to improve system performance and build a sustainable database environment moving forward.

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Skills and Requirements

Must Haves:

5+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA in a production environment

Strong experience in:

Performance tuning

SQL Server 2019

Query optimization

T-SQL

Indexing & execution plans

SQL Server architecture

Experience troubleshooting real-time performance issues + outages Plusses:

Manufacturing / supply chain experience

ERP / WMS systems