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Eaton’s EPG EAS Electrical Automation Solutions division is currently seeking a Database Administrator. This position offers a HYBRID work schedule and will be located at our Plymouth MN Eaton location.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $105000.03 - $154000.04 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

In this role you will:

• Manage multi-instance SQL Server

• Perform patching, backups, installations, configurations, and security enhancements.

• Document maintenance and performance plan

• Understand and apply best practices for database architecture.

• Read and modify Structured Query Language (SQL) code.

• Work with database triggers, stored procedures, and replication jobs.

• Work with the software development team and suggest table, view, index and key improvement.

• Tune SQL queries, database structure, configuration, and settings for optimal performance.

• Manage shares, local services, and utilize ODBC/JDBC connections.

• Familiarity with cluster management.

• Understand latency, performance metrics, availability, efficiency, and change management.

• Monitor and troubleshoot database systems effectively.

• Ensure Database Security

• Implement robust security measures.

• Monitor and enhance data protection

Qualifications:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience as a DBA with experience with automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python).

• Proficiency in SQL Server, Oracle, Postgres or other relational database management systems.

• Experience managing SQL Server databases in VMWare and a cloud environment.

• Experience with Symantec NetBackup or equivalent backup solutions.

• All candidates being considered must currently (TODAY) live within a 50-mile radius of the Plymouth, MN Eaton facility. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional.

• Familiarity with cloud-based databases (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

• Experience with Hybrid Databases Combining Relational and NoSQL Technologies (e.g., MongoDB or similar)

• Understanding of database deployment and management in a cloud environment.

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Skills:

• Knowledge of database security best practices.

• Experience implementing access controls, encryption, and auditing.

• Proficiency in performance tuning techniques.

• Ability to optimize queries, indexes, and database configurations.

• Exposure to high availability solutions (e.g., AlwaysOn, failover clustering).

• Understanding of disaster recovery strategies.

• Experience automating routine processes.

• Knowledge of monitoring tools for database health and performance.

• Ability to set up alerts and respond to critical incidents.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex database issues and implement effective solutions.

• Comfortable working in an agile environment with changing priorities

• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

• Experience collaborating with developers, system administrators, and business stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of database design, performance tuning, and optimization.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here (https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/careers/US%20Benefits%20updated%2010.24.22.pdf) for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.