SQL Database Administrator

We are seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to join our growing IT team supporting a leading manufacturer and distributor of Beauty, Skincare, and Personal Care products. This role supports over 400 users across an organization of 500–1,000 employees and offers flexible working hours in a collaborative, success-oriented environment.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience administering Microsoft SQL Server databases within a manufacturing environment, along with exposure to ERP and WMS systems. This position is responsible for ensuring database reliability, performance, security, and availability while supporting critical business applications and data-driven decision-making.

• Administer, monitor, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Perform database installation, configuration, upgrades, and patch management.
• Implement and manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Monitor database performance and execute tuning and optimization initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues to minimize downtime.
• Manage database security, user access, and compliance requirements.
• Support high-availability solutions including Always On Availability Groups, clustering, and replication.
• Maintain and enhance enterprise data warehouses and reporting environments.
• Develop automation solutions using Power Shell and T‑SQL.
• Support EDI production processes and integrations.
• Maintain and support Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and business teams on database initiatives.
• Analyze and support ERP system data, with emphasis on Epicor Kinetic environments.
• Create reports, dashboards, and business intelligence solutions to support operational needs.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by IT Management.

• 5+ years of Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration experience.
• 5+ years of database analysis experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting ERP systems, preferably Epicor ERP/Kinetic.
• Strong knowledge of:
• SQL Server Administration
• Performance Monitoring and Tuning
• SQL Query Optimization
• Backup, Recovery, and Disaster Recovery
• Database Security and Compliance
• High Availability Solutions (Always On, Clustering, Replication)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including:
• Data Modeling
• Data Analysis
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• Epicor Kinetic ERP experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Experience supporting EDI production processes.
• Knowledge of Dev Ops practices.
• Programming experience with Python, Java, JSON, or related technologies.
• Experience with data warehouse architecture and business intelligence reporting.

• Microsoft SQL Server
• T‑SQL
• Power Shell
• Database Performance Tuning
• Data Warehousing
• ERP Systems (Epicor Kinetic Preferred)
• WMS Platforms
• EDI Integrations
• Dev Ops Methodologies

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to work in a stable and growing manufacturing organization.
• Collaborative and supportive IT team environment.
• Exposure to enterprise ERP, WMS, EDI, and data warehouse technologies.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.