Database Administrator

Job Req ID : 27212

About Supermicro :

Supermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop / Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT / Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Job Summary :

Supermicro Computer, Inc. is looking for a top tier Database Administrator in our headquarters located in San Jose, CA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned) :

• Provide 24x7 production support for a large number of SOX-compliant database globally, ensuring prompt response to emergency situations and system outages.
• Monitor access logs, sensitive data update logs, and critical error logs to detect and respond promptly to unauthorized changes and security incidents. Ensure appropriate alerts are triggered for quick resolution.
• Ensure compliance with Segregation of Duties (SOD) standards and policies to safeguard sensitive production database data.
• Maintain the security and data integrity of production databases in strict adherence to SOX compliance standards.
• Implement and maintain robust high-availability architecture, disaster recovery, and backup solutions for mission-critical systems.
• Execute emergency response protocols, troubleshooting and resolving high-severity database incidents promptly to minimize service impact.
• Perform migrations and upgrades of large-scale existing databases to align with industry best practices and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with Application and IT teams to design and optimize database environments for high performance and scalability.
• Proactively monitor and maintain all production databases, responding to SQL alerts and resolving issues.
• Perform advanced database administration, including automation of installation, configuration, patching, space management, and recovery procedures.
• Manage SQL Server AlwaysOn Availability Groups for high availability and fault tolerance.
• Conduct comprehensive database reviews and recommend improvement solutions to application owners.
• Provide technical documentation, operational procedures, operation status and analysis reports to IT management teams.

Qualifications :

Preferred Skills :

Please note that this position requires regular in-office attendance. The successful candidate is expected to be present in the office during standard working hours as determined by the company. In-office collaboration and participation in team meetings, training sessions, and other on-site activities are essential aspects of this role. Candidates should consider the commuting distance and be prepared to fulfill their responsibilities in the designated office location.

Salary Range

$79,000 - $131,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.