20208 - Database Administrator III

Location: Savannah, GA – 5-days Onsite

Company Overview:

Hyundai AutoEver America (HAEA), the dynamic IT powerhouse behind Hyundai Motor Corporation, a Fortune 500 global leader in the automotive industry. As a key affiliate, we provide cutting-edge IT services and support to top brands including Kia, Genesis, Hyundai Translead, Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai Capital, and Glovis.

HAEA offers a truly global and collaborative environment. Here, you’ll drive innovation, boost operational efficiency, and help shape the future of mobility for the Hyundai Motor Group.

At HAEA, we understand that IT is the cornerstone of today’s fast-evolving digital world. By uniting all IT resources under one roof, we deliver consistent, top-quality solutions while serving as the crucial information link between Hyundai’s Global Headquarters and North American operations.

If you’re passionate about technology and eager to make a real impact at a world-class company, Hyundai AutoEver America is the place to grow your career. Join us and be part of the transformation that’s driving the future of automotive innovation.

Role Overview

The Database Administrator III is a senior-level technical role responsible for establishing and driving the strategy, standards, lifecycle management, design, implementation, and operational support of the organization's database infrastructure. This position serves as a subject matter expert for enterprise database environments, ensuring the reliability, scalability, security, and performance of critical systems.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience administering large-scale Oracle and SQL Server environments while supporting MariaDB and Tibero platforms across Unix/Linux and Windows systems. This role requires strong technical leadership, project management capabilities, problem-solving expertise, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and corporate headquarters on high-impact technology initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Database Administration & Infrastructure Management

• Administer, monitor, and maintain enterprise database environments, including Oracle, SQL Server, MariaDB, and Tibero.
• Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and troubleshoot database systems across Unix/Linux and Windows platforms.
• Perform daily database administration activities to ensure system availability, reliability, and performance.
• Diagnose database performance bottlenecks and implement tuning and optimization strategies.
• Manage database security administration, including user access controls, auditing, and compliance requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize SQL scripts, stored procedures, and database objects.
• Create and maintain Unix/Linux shell scripts to automate operational tasks and improve efficiency.
• Perform basic Unix/Linux system administration functions supporting database infrastructure.

Technical Leadership

• Establish database infrastructure standards, best practices, and lifecycle management processes.
• Evaluate and implement emerging database technologies and architectural solutions.
• Design and contribute to enterprise-wide database infrastructure initiatives and implementation strategies.
• Conduct technical analysis, business analysis, integration testing, and performance testing.
• Collaborate with headquarters and internal stakeholders to align infrastructure strategies and solutions.
• Provide guidance and technical expertise to project teams and operational staff.

Project Management

• Manage multiple database-related projects, tasks, issues, and systems simultaneously.
• Lead projects from requirements gathering through implementation and completion.
• Ensure project documentation is maintained and updated throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct and facilitate project meetings with technical teams, business stakeholders, and customers.
• Escalate issues appropriately when business needs exceed the scope of responsibility.

Documentation & Operational Excellence

• Develop and maintain operational procedures, standards, and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and IT governance standards.
• Continuously improve operational processes and service delivery effectiveness.
• Participate in on-call support and provide 24x7 operational support as required.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• 7 to 10 years of hands-on experience supporting large-scale Oracle and SQL Server database environments.
• Proven experience installing, configuring, upgrading, and troubleshooting enterprise database platforms.
• Experience with database performance monitoring, tuning, and optimization.
• Strong experience working within Unix/Linux and Windows server environments.
• Experience managing multiple technical projects and priorities simultaneously.

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in:
  • Oracle Database Administration
  • Microsoft SQL Server Administration
  • SQL development and performance tuning
  • Database security administration
  • Unix/Linux administration
  • Shell scripting
  • Backup, recovery, and disaster recovery methodologies
• Ability to analyze complex technical issues and implement effective solutions.
• Strong documentation and process development skills.
• Advanced troubleshooting and analytical capabilities.

Professional Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to work overtime and support 24x7 operations when required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) certification.
• Experience supporting MariaDB and Tibero database platforms.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate certification.
• Experience managing cloud-native and hybrid database solutions in Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with enterprise database architecture and modernization initiatives.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Experience working within highly available, mission-critical environments.

Additional Technical Knowledge

• Advanced database automation and scripting.
• High-availability and clustering solutions.
• Database monitoring and enterprise management tools.
• Data migration and upgrade projects.
• Performance and integration testing methodologies.

Decision-Making & Leadership

• Works on highly complex technical issues requiring thorough analysis and evaluation.
• Exercises independent judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria.
• Determines procedures and methodologies for new assignments.
• May coordinate and guide activities of other technical personnel.
• Builds relationships and collaborates with stakeholders outside immediate areas of expertise.

Salary Range: $79,000-$118,000
In addition to a competitive salary, this position offers a fantastic benefits package that includes comprehensive medical/dental coverage, generous PTO, education assistance, and annual merit increase eligibility in a growth-focused work environment. 

Team Culture:  
Our team fosters a collaborative, solutions-driven environment where technical expertise and business impact go hand in hand. We value proactive problem-solving, continuous learning, and strong communication, empowering engineers to take ownership of network performance, security, and innovation while working closely with cross-functional partners.
 

• Collaborative & Cross-Functional:
  Work closely with security, systems, and development teams to solve complex challenges and deliver reliable network solutions.
• Ownership & Accountability:
  Engineers are trusted to take initiative, drive resolutions, and balance technical decisions with business priorities.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset:
  Encourages learning new technologies, refining processes, and adopting best practices to enhance performance and scalability.
• High-Impact, Fast-Paced Environment:
  Focus on responsiveness, uptime, and delivering reliable infrastructure in a dynamic, mission-critical setting.

Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.