Database Analyst

Database Analyst

• Industry: Information Technology
• Published: Sep 15, 2024
• La Crosse, Wisconsin
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Job Description

Already a Kwik Trip Coworker?  Follow this link to apply:  myapps.kwiktrip.com Location: Department 759 Shift: DaytimeExperience: 1-3 yearsMinimum Starting Pay: $57,142.28 

 

Kwik Trip’s Network Services Department is seeking a Database Administrator 1 

 

What you’ll be doing… 

  

As a Database Administrator 1, you will work independently and, on a team, to administer Kwik Trip’s database environment (primarily Microsoft SQL).  Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

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Work to continually maintain and improve Kwik Trip’s SQL estate. Respond to database-related incidents and problems. 

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Provide input and work closely with IT teams, business analysts and external vendors, to develop and maintain Kwik Trip’s database system strategies. 

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Assist in creating, maintaining, and communicating a Database Administration roadmap. 

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Monitor OS and database platform lifecycle management to ensure Kwik Trip is keeping up with advancements in technology. 

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Participate in business and vendor relationship management efforts and events. 

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Work closely with the Availability and Recovery team to develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery procedures for database systems. 

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Work closely with the Security Team to ensure data privacy and security standards are maintained.   

 

You’ll need to have: 

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Associate degree in Information Systems/Network Administration or equivalent combination of education and relevant Microsoft SQL database administration 

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Proven experience with Microsoft SQL Server, with a focus on the setup, maintenance, management, and migration of servers.   

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Knowledge of current Microsoft Azure database products.  

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Ability to tune and optimize Database performance with the use of index management and statistics.  

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Experience with backups, restores and recovery models.  

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Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for MSSQL Server.  

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Ability to communicate effectively, demonstrating excellent verbal, and written communication skills. 

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Ability to multi-task and perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment.  

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Strong attention to detail, with the ability to multi-task and self-prioritize work.  

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Possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

   

Even Better if you have: 

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Familiarity with PowerShell, SQL reporting services (SSRS) and SQL Server Integration Service (SSIS).   

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Ability to provide basic support for other database platforms (e.g., MySQL, Cosmos DB, Postgres, etc.).  

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Fundamental knowledge in SQL encryption technologies. 

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Familiarity with JIRA, Service Now and Scrum methodologies to help with defining, planning, and prioritization of work.  

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Ability to improve SQL estate through automation.    

   

Work Schedule:  Monday through Friday, daytime hours.  Weekend and after-hours work may be required as needed. Provide after-hours support for critical production systems in an on-call rotation.  

Kwik Trip, Inc. OVERVIEW:

For over 50 years, Kwik Trip, Inc. has operated friendly, clean, trusted, family-owned, local convenience stores in communities throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois. With a commitment to generosity, Kwik Trip, Inc. is dedicated to treating coworkers and guests like family. We continue to look for ways to improve our guest shopping experience and product offerings, as well as to ensure we provide a safe and fun work environment for our coworkers. We offer competitive wage and benefits and continue to invest in our family of coworkers and provide them with career advancement and growth opportunities.

Kwik Trip, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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