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# Application Database Specialist

- **Company:** TOPPAN Packaging Americas.
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Backup Devices, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Databases, Database Applications, Database Development, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle (Applications), Windows PowerShell, Query Optimization, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, System Availability, Database Optimization, Database Performance, Database Backup
- **Published:** June 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bdbeb417f4c99a3f

## About the Role

Do you have experience in SQL?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree or relevant years of experience.

 * Expertise in SQL Server (2014/2019/2022/2025/MI) configuration, administration, maintenance, and optimization.
 * Hands on experience in database backup, restore and disaster recovery planning.
 * Understanding of cloud-based databases is a plus.
 * Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, and business analysts to implement and troubleshoot database solutions that meet organizational needs.
 * 5-10+ years as a Database Administrator in a production environment (SQL Server and Progress DB required).
 * Experience with Windows operating system is a plus.
 * Experience with VM/Cloud based a plus.
 * PowerShell & DBA Automation a plus.
 * AI-Assisted Operations & Script Optimization a plus.
 * Previous experience in leading complex Information Security projects.
 * Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
 * Ability to travel, including international trave

## Description

The Database Administrator is responsible for overseeing the management, maintenance, and support of all databases within the environment (SQL Server, Progress, Oracle, etc…). This includes the implementation and management of database backups and recovery strategies, collaborating with MSP and development teams to support database related tasks as well as performing database performance tuning and optimization.

What you'll be doing:

 * Develop and implement database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
 * Plan and execute database and server upgrades, patches, and migrations with minimum downtime.
 * Manage, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases to ensure high availability and reliability.
 * Serve as DBMS subject matter expert on team with developers, system administrators, and business analysts to support application development and troubleshooting.
 * Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning and system resource management while keeping overall performance balanced and at high availability.
 * Utilize monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve performance and reliability issues.
 * Perform other duties as required.


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