This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship
What You Will Do
Troubleshoot access issues, grant least privileged access to databases
Apply security patches/updates to dev/uat/prod database servers for end users or support to test
Review database/monitoring logs for troubleshooting performance or application issues
Assist in planning database upgrades accommodating business requirements
Add disk space to an Amazon EC2 instance or building a new EC2 database server
Help an end user with a connectivity issue to a supported database
Troubleshoot performance issues, identifying problematic queries or indexes and providing solutions for system slowdowns
Work with your team to troubleshoot a process through multiple systems
Automate log cleanup to preserve server disk space
Documenting solutions in the knowledgebase
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Intermediate experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in production environments
Scripting for task automation processes
Hands-on experience with backups and restores (full/diff/log), and demonstrated ability to perform point-in-time restores.
AWS practical experience: EC2, EBS, IAM, CloudWatch and basic networking for database hosts
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
What Will Put You Ahead
Experience with other database technologies, MongoDB, MySQL, Postgres, DynamoDB
Experience using tools/logs (SQL Server logs, Extended Events, perfmon, CloudWatch or equivalent).
Database architectural design/planning
AWS technologies certifications
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Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch company, Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is a global provider of value-added solutions for the agriculture, turf and ornamental, energy and chemical markets. From agriculture to energy, KAES makes things grow better with plant nutrient and biological technologies. Our team of innovators unleash their potential while developing the technologies that feed and power the world.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
