Senior Database Administrator II (SQLDBA)

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, manage, and tune SQL Server environments (SQL 2K through SQL 2025)
• Define SQL Server architecture and implement high-availability environments using AlwaysOn, replication, and clustering
• Ensure system performance and reliability through index design, query execution plan reviews, and profiling tools
• Manage database backups to meet Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) and test them to meet Recovery Time Objectives (RTO)
• Monitor SQL Server capacity usage and perform growth planning
• Provision, install, and maintain Windows Server systems (2003 through 2019)
• Troubleshoot Windows processes, hardware, and operating system faults
• Document industry best practices, system procedures, and environment setups

Requirements

• 7.5 to 10 years of experience with SQL database administration and tuning
• Proficiency in SQL Server monitoring, capacity planning, and performance optimization
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Windows Server support and maintenance
• Experience with high-availability technologies including AlwaysOn, replication, and clustering
• Strong understanding of local/wide area networking protocols and concepts
• Proven troubleshooting skills for both database and Windows operating system issues
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with vendors and senior engineers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with VMware or other virtualization technologies
• Background working within the semiconductor industry
• Excellent technical documentation skills

Benefits

• Competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments
• Health benefits starting on day one
• Retirement savings plans
• Industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 2-year look-back feature

About the Company

Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading global semiconductor company that designs technology that powers the world. With a team of over 17,000 members, we foster a culture of trust, empowerment, and innovation to support our mission of enhancing the human experience.