Associate Database Admin IT

Essential Job Duties

• Perform database server installations, upgrades and patching, performance tuning, security, monitoring, and configuration.
• Define standards for physical data storage, maintenance, access, and security administration.
• Perform backup and recovery using native and third‑party backup tools.
• Configure server and database settings for optimal database functionality.
• Create, maintain, and troubleshoot automated database jobs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database connectivity and performance issues.
• Monitor server and database metrics and respond to / resolve alerts.
• Administer and maintain database access.
• Create and maintain database and server documentation.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Demonstrate use of computer operations (programming, relational databases, operating systems) and software packages.
• Basic messages communicated orally; may write brief messages and keep simple records.
• Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.

Work is primarily sedentary. Must be able to sit for extended periods and use a computer, keyboard and mouse frequently. Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Company‑paid life insurance and long‑term disability
• Short‑term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts

Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled. LKQ is an equal opportunity employer.