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Senior Database Administrator

S&C Electric Company
United States, Illinois, Chicago
6601 North Ridge Boulevard (Show on map)
Jun 21, 2025

As an S&C Electric team member, you'll work on projects that have real-world impact. You'll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We're big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Hours

8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) Hybrid

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position in the United States is $103,510 - $137,121.60. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C's annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as a Senior Database Administrator!

The Senior Database Administrator plays a crucial role in the Database Administration team, ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of the S&C's database systems. The Administrator is responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining database software, while actively participating in collaborative efforts to enhance overall database performance. This role involves a diverse set of tasks, including storage structure management, user account setup, and troubleshooting of database-related issues.

Key Responsibilities

  • Primarily responsible for the installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of database systems.
  • Create robust new storage database structures, incorporating high-level security features.
  • Manage existing database storage structures and adapt configurations to meet the evolving needs of the company.
  • Own the process of managing database user accounts, ensuring permissions and access controls are programmed correctly and compliant with departmental guidelines.
  • Offer training to end users on how to access the information in the database.
  • Identify, analyze, and debug issues related to malfunctioning programs, ensuring the integrity of the database remains unscathed.
  • Create and maintain database backups, safeguarding critical data against unforeseen events.
  • Responsible for proactively updating the database security protocols and staying abreast of industry best practices and technological improvements to implement compliant protocols.
  • Collaborate, both internally with other database administrators to maintain Oracle EBS Application tiers, and externally with cross-functional teams, offering expertise in addressing SQL database requirements for a diverse set of applications.
  • Follow the existing development workflow processes and make recommendations for improvements to enhance the efficiency of database-related activities.
  • Undertake other IT projects and tasks as assigned by IT functional leadership.
  • Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules
  • Improve/enhance business processes and update standard work procedure documentation
  • Complete assignments as a member of a project team and lead small to medium-sized projects.
  • Communicate status, issues and resolutions to business clients, supervision, and project managers.
  • Follow established IT standard work procedure documentation and best practices.
  • Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
  • Provide off-hours, on-call support for Oracle EBS as needed.

What you'll Need To Succeed

  • A 4-year degree in Information Systems / Computer Science / related field or equivalent work experience supporting.
  • Demonstrated work Experience supporting Oracle E-Business Suite 12.2.x or higher.
  • Demonstrated work Experience working in Unix or Linux Operating Systems
  • Demonstrated work experience as a Database Administrator or a similar role, showing in-depth knowledge of managing database systems.
  • Familiarity with database design, coding, and documentation, including database backup procedures, and recovery systems.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL and other applicable programming languages.
  • Rounded troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, emphasizing a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues affecting database integrity.
  • Good organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to work in a team and independently, driving forward impactful projects with limited supervision.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for conveying information to diverse stakeholders. Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and end users is a key strength.
  • Willingness to adapt to the ever-evolving technological landscape, staying current with industry best practices and emerging technologies.
  • Capable of embracing diversity and equity to ensure successful contributions towards a respectful and inclusive workplace.

Preferred

  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Certification
  • Experience working with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
  • Experience working with ASCP Job Scheduling
  • Knowledge of industry databases, including but not limited to MYSQL, SQL Server, and MongoDB.
  • Experience managing support incidents and tasks using Service Now.
  • Linux Certification
  • Experience leading some small and medium-sized projects following industry standard project management practices.

S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com.

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