Database Administrator

About the Role

We are looking for a Regional Database Administrator (DBA) to join our regional IT organization and take ownership of database operations across multiple sites in the region.

The role has a strong hands‑on focus on monitoring, maintaining, optimizing, and automating enterprise‑critical and local database platforms, with special emphasis on Jabil Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).

You will work closely with Site IT, regional IT, application development teams and global stakeholders to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of business‑critical databases.

Key Responsibilities

Database Operations & Monitoring

• Monitor, maintain, and support Microsoft SQL Server , PostgreSQL, aws Redshift environments (on‑premises and cloud‑hosted)
• Ensure database availability, performance, and reliability in line with SLA and performance requirements

Maintenance & Automation

• Design, implement, and maintain database maintenance jobs (backup, restore, patching, indexing, housekeeping)
• Maintain Data lifecycle and introduce data archiving, purging process
• Proactively identify opportunities for automation and standardization
• Improve operational efficiency through scripting and tooling
• Ensure Database security compliance, lead Database updates and migrations

Performance Optimization

• Analyze and optimize database performance, including:

o Query tuning

o Index strategies

oResource utilization

• Identify and resolve bottlenecks in high‑load environments
• Support capacity planning and growth forecasting

MES Database Focus

• Act as database subject‑matter expert for MES systems
• Ensure MES databases have the required resources, performance, and stability
• Work closely with application and MES teams to:

oOptimize complex queries

o Support application changes

oPrevent production issues

oReview Database changes

Governance & Best Practices

• Enforce database best practices for security, backup, recovery, and compliance
• Support audits and ensure adherence to corporate IT standards
• Contribute to documentation, runbooks, and knowledge sharing

Project and support involvements

• Co-work with product teams on Database design throughout on the SDLC process
• Maintain Database projects in git repositories
• Build and maintain CICD pipelines for the Database projects
• Actively participate in Incident Management and Problem management within IT SLA

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Strong experience as a Database Administrator in enterprise environments

·Proven hands‑on expertise with:

oMicrosoft SQL Server

oPostgreSQL

oAWS Redshift

·Solid understanding of:

oBuilding and optimizing SQL queries

oDatabase design

o High availability and disaster recovery concepts

oPerformance tuning and troubleshooting

oBackup and recovery strategies

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Scripting experience (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, SQL, Python) is a plus

Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science
• At least 3 years of experience supporting mission‑critical production systems
• Background in manufacturing, MES, or industrial IT environments is a strong advantage
• Ability to work across multiple sites and cultures in a regional role

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset
• Proactive, improvement‑oriented approach
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a regional/global team

Nice to Have

·Experience with:

oAlways On, clustering, replication

o Infrastructure‑as‑Code or DevOps practices

oMonitoring tools and alerting platforms

• Familiarity with ITIL / incident, problem and change management processes

What We Offer

• Regional role with high business impact
• Opportunity to work with modern cloud and on‑prem technologies
• Direct influence and ownership on databases of critical business applications
• Collaborative, international IT environment

·Competitive compensation and benefits

• Professional growth and learning opportunities

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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