Administrator, Database Services

**OVERVIEW**:
From corrugated packaging, paper bags, retail displays, pre-print, supply and inventory management, paper mills and recycling, Atlantic is strategically positioned to provide customers with a total packaging solution.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**:
As a Database System Administrator at Atlantic Packaging, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation, security, and optimization of Atlantic Packaging's database systems. You will be responsible for managing and maintaining the company's databases, overseeing data integrity and security, and providing technical support to internal teams. Additionally, you will collaborate with other IT professionals to implement and enhance database systems, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our corporate operations.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Database Management: Administer and maintain Atlantic Packaging's corporate databases, ensuring data availability, integrity, and security.
- Performance Optimization: Monitor and tune database systems to optimize performance and respond to system alerts and issues promptly.
- Data Backup and Recovery: Implement robust backup and recovery strategies to ensure data protection and minimize downtime in the event of system failures.
- Security Management: Implement and enforce database security policies and procedures to safeguard sensitive company and customer information.
- Database Design and Development: Collaborate with IT teams to design and develop new databases or enhance existing ones to meet business requirements.
- Troubleshooting and Technical Support: Investigate and resolve database-related issues, providing timely technical support to internal stakeholders.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of database systems, including system configurations, procedures, and guidelines. Generate reports on system performance, usage, and capacity planning as needed.
- Collaboration and Communication: Coordinate with cross-functional teams to understand their database requirements and provide guidance on best practices and solutions.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in database administration, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing relevant changes.

**ROLE REQUIREMENTS**:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience as a Database Administrator, preferably at the corporate level.
- Proficiency in administering and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, or other enterprise-level database management systems.
- Strong knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and performance tuning techniques.
- Experience with database design and development, including data modeling and SQL scripting.
- Familiarity with database management tools, monitoring systems, and performance optimization utilities.
- Solid understanding of networking, operating systems, and server infrastructure.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

**COMPETENCIES**:
**Customer Focus** - Personally demonstrates that external and internal customers are a high priority. Identifies customer needs and expectations and responds to them in a timely and effective manner. Anticipates and prevents delays or other things that can adversely affect the customer. Keeps customers informed about the status of pending actions and audits customer satisfaction with products or services.

**Decision Quality** - Gathers enough information to allow a pragmatic assessment of risks and benefits of alternative approaches in any decision. Stays focused on objectives and considers both the short-term and longer-term impact of decisions and keeps objectives in mind throughout the process. Communicates the impact and implications of decisions. Completes the appropriate level of due diligence required to make a quick, accurate decision.

**Drive for Results** - Achieves results within established timelines. Understands and demonstrates that intentions, activities and results are not the same. Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; does not give up before finishing, even in the face of resistance or setbacks; consistently challenges self and others for results.

**Leadership** - The expectation of leadership is not reserved solely for only those who are in positions of authority, but from all employees. They demonstrate high integrity and are motivated by wanting to make a real difference to people by delivering a high-quality service for their customer and the organization. In positions of authority they: invest in development for the right people and identify