Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company's innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com . Role Profile We are hiring a highly skilled MS SQL Database Administrator (DBA) with prior experience to join our team. The ideal candidate should possess a deep understanding of MS SQL databases, with additional knowledge of Oracle and/or Postgres considered advantageous. As a MS SQL DBA, your primary responsibility will be to manage, maintain, optimize, and secure our SQL database systems. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a site-based position in one of our vibrant office locations: Hyderabad, India, or Mexico City, Mexico. Responsibilities Database Administration: Perform installation, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of SQL database systems.Role Performance Tuning: Optimize SQL queries, indexing strategies, and database configurations to resolve performance issues. Backup and Recovery: Implement and maintain database backup and recovery strategies for data integrity and minimal downtime during system failures. Security and Compliance: Enforce database security measures, including user access controls, data encryption, and auditing, to protect sensitive data and comply with regulations. Database Maintenance: Conduct regular tasks like data purging, space management, and system health checks for optimal performance and availability. Capacity Planning: Monitor database growth trends and plan for future capacity requirements to ensure scalability and efficient resource utilization. Documentation and Reporting: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides. Generate reports on performance, availability, and security metrics. Collaboration: Collaborate with developers, system administrators, and network engineers for seamless integration and optimal database performance. Qualifications Proven experience as an MS SQL Server DBA, including database installation, configuration, and maintenance. Strong knowledge of SQL Server internals, performance tuning, and troubleshooting techniques. Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automating database tasks. Familiarity with SQL Server high availability technologies, such as clustering and AlwaysOn Availability Groups. Experience with SQL Server monitoring and diagnostic tools. Knowledge of database security principles and best practices. Experience in implementing and performing point-in-time backup and restore operations. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Relevant certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, are a plus. Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
