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Senior Database Administrator
At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.
Take your database expertise to the next level by owning technology that matters!
As a Senior Database Administrator you’ll have the opportunity to work across Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle, tackle complex performance and security challenges, and influence the design of enterprise-class database environments.
What you’ll do
- Administer, design, develop, and deliver enterprise database solutions while owning day-to-day SQL environment operations.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize database performance, including tuning and proactive issue resolution.
- Partner with Infrastructure, Server, Storage, Networking, Security, and Applications teams on backup, recovery, and multi-year database strategy.
- Plan, organize, and track functional tasks, projects, and project-based initiatives while ensuring timely delivery.
- Monitor, track, and escalate database incidents through the Service Desk and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues.
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent work experience
- A minimum of 5-7 years’ experience administering SQL environments
- Strong understanding of SQL clustering, availability groups, and standalone architecture
- Ability to work with teams to identify, troubleshoot and remediate a variety of SQL problems including locking/blocking, indexing issues, and capacity review/turning
- Familiarity with Idera is a plus
What you’ll get
- A role that offers variety and the chance to make a visible impact every day.
- Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week in Milwaukee, WI or Hoffman Estates, IL
- An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities
About Sensient:
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.
The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $145,000. Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions. In additional to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.
SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in United States, without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.
Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent work experience
- At least 5 years of experience administering SQL environments
- Strong understanding of SQL clustering, availability groups, and standalone architecture
- Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and remediate SQL problems including locking, blocking, indexing, and capacity issues
- Familiarity with Idera
Sensient Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sensient Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Sensient Technologies.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair pay is frequently highlighted as aligning well with job responsibilities, and base compensation is often framed as competitive for the industry. The overall package is commonly characterized as good when considering pay together with benefits.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are consistently described as comprehensive, with day-one eligibility and strong employer premium cost-sharing noted for U.S. salaried employees. Low premiums are repeatedly emphasized as a differentiator in the health offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is reinforced by a 401(k) match with immediate vesting and the presence of additional retirement vehicles such as an ESOP, with certain locations also referencing pension arrangements. This stack is presented as a meaningful component of total rewards beyond base salary.
Sensient Technologies Insights
What We Do
We Bring Life to Products. Our name communicates what we do: Enhance SENSory experiences through specialized ingredIENTs, delivered through proprietary TECHNOLOGIES. Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, essential oils and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, colors, natural ingredients, and extracts. The Company’s customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world’s best-known brands. Sensient has some 75 operational sites in 35 countries and customers in more than 150 countries worldwide. Learn more about how Sensient can help you discover your next color, flavor and specialty solutions at www.sensient.com
