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SQL Server Database Administrator

  • Location
    • Austin, Texas
    • Roswell, Georgia
    • Warren, Michigan
  • Schedule Full time
  • Posted

Description

This is a Hybrid position. The role will allow employees to work offsite but will also require onsite work based on business needs. The selected candidate will be expected to commute to the innovation center to which they are assigned as their primary GM facility. This position requires an employee to be onsite 1-3 times per week.

About the role:

As a General Motors Database Administrator you will be responsible for learning,  understanding and championship Data Management concepts & practices, Logical Data Models, Database Standards, Tool Standards, Implementation of Database technologies, Support of Database Technologies, etc. This role is noted within GM as  an entry level position. In this role, you are expected to have learned basic capabilities required of a Database Administrator along with a general familiarity of industry standard database architectural patterns, technologies and processes. Additional responsibilities will typically entail working under the direction of a more senior Database Administrator or Architect while contributing to ongoing operations of the Database Management ecosystem. A Database Operator will also peer review and possibly mentor other Operators.

About you:

  • You have above average knowledge & Database Standards, Practices & Policies to effect successful implementation & expected behaviors from Database management systems
  • Understand, validate & communicate, peer review & Implement requirements from IT Partners supporting either implementation or support of Database management systems
  • Prepare & assist with analysis to support decision making processes of senior staff or IT partners
  • Perform assigned tasks using established procedures, policies and process
  • Perform & maintain all documentation supporting effective change control, business continuity & sustainment of Database systems
  • Provide solutions to Database Management problems of moderate scope and complexity
  • Collaborate with peers & IT Partners in execution of assigned duties.
  • Participation in On-Call rotations or Shift work as required by specific role or assignment    
  • Holds themselves and others accountable for demonstrating GMs values and cultural behaviors. Models GM behaviors and creates a winning culture.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional Description

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 4 - 6 years of database experience
  • You are passionate about learning new, leading edge technologies
  • 3+ years experience working on SQL Server database technology

Preferred Qualifications:


  • 3+ years MS SQL Server Administration experience required preferably related to production support and on call
  • Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools
  • Experience with backups, restores and recovery models
  • Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server
  • Experience working with Windows server, including Active Directory
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Flexible, team player, “get-it-done” personality
  • Ability to organize and plan work independently
  • Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
  • Ability to multi-task and context-switch effectively between different activities and teams
  • MCTS, MCITP, and/or MVP certifications a plus

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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