IT Database Administrator - Remote

Location

Remote

Department

IT / Enterprise Systems

Reports To

Oved Jiminez

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the performance, integrity, security, and availability of Hood Container’s enterprise databases. This role supports mission-critical systems—including ERP platforms (e.g., Amtech EnCore, Kiwi MES, Microsoft Dynamics 365 - Microsoft SQL – Azure, ABB MES - Oracle database), manufacturing systems, inventory management, and customer-facing applications—ensuring reliable data operations across multiple plant and warehouse locations. The DBA’s short to medium term goals will be improving scalability for existing software interfaces, optimization of backup strategy, and optimization of the servers at an O/S and database level.

The DBA will work closely with IT, operations, and business teams to optimize database performance, support integrations (e.g., EDI, APIs), and drive data reliability across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Operations & Support

* Support Windows and/or Linux server environments * Assist with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, or equivalent) * Perform routine system checks, maintenance, and health monitoring * Support Active Directory / Azure AD user, group, and access management * Support Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive * Assist with core services such as DNS, DHCP, authentication, and file services * Support Remote Desktop Services (RDS) environments, including session hosts and user access Hybrid, Cloud & End-User Platforms

* Support day-to-day operations of hybrid on-prem and cloud systems * Assist with Microsoft 365 tenant administration and licensing * Support cloud resource management under senior engineer direction * Monitor system performance and escalating issues as appropriate * Participate in infrastructure upgrades and modernization projects Security & Reliability

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