SQL Database Administrator at General Trading Co. – Carlstadt, New Jersey

General Trading, located in Carlstadt, NJ, is looking for an experienced SQL Database Administrator to work onsite 5 days per week (this is not a remote position). This role plays a critical part in managing and maintaining the organization's SQL database environments to ensure optimal performance, security, and availability. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting database solutions that meet business requirements and support data-driven decision-making. The SQL Administrator will monitor database health, perform regular maintenance tasks, and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime and data loss. Collaboration with development teams, IT staff, and business stakeholders is essential to align database strategies with organizational goals. Ultimately, this role ensures that data assets are reliable, secure, and accessible to authorized users across the enterprise.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience administering Microsoft SQL Server databases in a production environment.
• Strong proficiency in T-SQL programming, including writing complex queries, stored procedures, and triggers
• Strong knowledge of SQL language, database design, and normalization principles.
• Experience with database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Familiarity with performance tuning and optimization techniques for SQL Server.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and SQL Server Analysis (SSAS).

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and upgrade SQL Server instances and related database components.
• Monitor database performance and implement changes to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Perform regular database maintenance tasks such as backups, restores, indexing, and integrity checks.
• Manage database security by implementing access controls, encryption, and auditing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, including performance bottlenecks and connectivity problems.
• Collaborate with developers to optimize queries and support application development.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to database configurations, procedures, and policies.
• Plan and execute database capacity planning and disaster recovery strategies.

Skills:

The SQL Database Administrator utilizes strong analytical and problem-solving skills daily to monitor and optimize database performance, ensuring systems run efficiently and securely. Proficiency in SQL and database design principles enables the administrator to write complex queries, troubleshoot issues, and support application development teams effectively. Preferred skills like experience with SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS enhance the ability to develop comprehensive data integration, reporting, and analysis solutions. Knowledge of backup and recovery techniques is critical for safeguarding data integrity and minimizing downtime during incidents. Familiarity with automation tools and scripting languages helps streamline routine maintenance tasks and improve operational efficiency. Additionally, strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for