Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned company specializing in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, and contract packaging. They are seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) responsible for the performance, integrity, security, and availability of enterprise databases, supporting mission-critical systems and ensuring reliable data operations across multiple locations.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server (or other DB platforms, e.g.,Oracle, MongoDB) environments
- Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations
- Manage indexing, statistics, and configuration best practices based on the use case for each server and database
- Assist with query and execution plan tuning
- Ensure high availability through clustering, replication, and/or failover strategies
- Implement and maintain database security, access controls, and compliance standards
- Ensure data integrity, consistency, and accuracy across systems
- Manage backups, restores, and disaster recovery planning/testing
- Support ERP systems such as Amtech EnCore and related modules
- Collaborate with business units (Production, Inventory, Shipping, Finance) to support data needs
- Troubleshoot data issues impacting operations and reporting
- Support integrations with external systems (e.g., EDI, APIs, ERPs)
- Assist in designing and maintaining data pipelines between internal and external systems
- Monitor and troubleshoot data exchange processes
- Write and maintain SQL jobs, stored procedures, functions, and triggers
- Automate routine database tasks (maintenance jobs, monitoring alerts)
- Support reporting tools and data extraction for business intelligence (i.e SSRS, Power BI)
- Maintain database documentation, schemas, and standards
- Establish and enforce best practices for database usage and development
- Participate in data governance and master data initiatives
- Participate in regular reviews and audits for security and disaster recovery
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of database administration experience in a production environment
- Experience supporting ERP systems (manufacturing preferred)
- Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server (or similar RDBMS)
- Proficiency in T-SQL, performance tuning, and query optimization
- Experience with backup/recovery models, HA/DR solutions
- Familiarity with APIs, EDI transactions, and system integrations
- Understanding of data warehousing and reporting tools is a plus
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Proactive mindset with focus on reliability and continuous improvement
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in manufacturing or corrugated/packaging industry
- Exposure to Amtech EnCore or similar ERP systems
- Experience with RFID or real-time tracking systems
- Knowledge of cloud database platforms (Azure, AWS)
- Experience with Git repositories and code archives
Company Overview
We are a national packaging solutions company with integrated mill-to-market capabilities. It was founded in 1970, and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.hoodcontainer.com/.