Job Description
Job Description
The Toyoda Gosei Group is a leading global manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive components, safety systems and LEDs. Globally Headquartered in Japan with a network of 67 group companies in 17 countries and regions, the Group brings its extensive range of products to customers all over the world.
Toyoda Gosei North America (headquartered in Troy, MI) has an opening for a Database Administrator in the CIS department . The Database Admin functions with a high degree of autonomy, and is responsible for providing professional level Database support for Toyoda Gosei (TG) North America Corporation (TGNA) and TGNA Manufacturing Companies (AMCs).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain database management systems (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL).
- Monitor database performance and implement performance tuning for optimization.
- Manage user access, roles, and permissions to ensure data security and compliance.
- Perform regular backups and recovery testing to ensure data protection and disaster recovery readiness.
- Design and implement database structures, tables, and stored procedures to support application development.
- Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, including connection errors, replication failures, and performance bottlenecks.
- Apply database patches and upgrades as needed.
- Monitor access and audit logs for unauthorized or suspicious activity.
- Support developers with query optimization, schema design, and database integration.
- Maintain documentation of database configurations, standards, and procedures.
- Support database-related issues as required.
- Must have the ability to travel, with potential overnight stays, to TG NAMC’s and Customer Sites.
- Drive optimization by being actively engaged in continuous improvement efforts (kaizen)
- This role requires the completion of other duties as assigned
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
Certifications and Education
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field is preferred, or equivalent years of relevant experience is required.Experience
1 to 4 years of experience as a Database Administrator or similar role is preferredExperience managing Windows Server environments, including configuration, maintenance, and user access management is preferredPhysical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.Technology Competencies
Strong knowledge of SQL and database performance tuning is requiredExperience with backup / recovery tools and disaster recovery planning is requiredFamiliarity with database replication, clustering and high availability solutions is requiredUnderstanding of database security best practicesHands-on experience with monitoring and automation tools is preferredExperience with cloud-based databases (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or Google Cloud SQL) is a plusExperience managing Windows Server environments, including configuration, maintenance, and user access management, is a plusKnowledge of network fundamentals (e.g., VLANs, firewalls, DNS, routing, and switching) or experience working with Network Engineers is a plusWork Environment
Office EnvironmentAdditional Competencies
Ability to consistently meet deadlines is requiredEffective verbal, non-verbal, negotiation and written communication skills are requiredAbility to sustain a high degree of professionalism in interacting with internal and external customers is requiredEffective attention to detail, problem solving, analytical and organizational skills are requiredBenefits (subject to eligibility) :
Hybrid Work Style (if eligible)Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Program)Company Paid STD, LTD, Life, and AD&DGenerous Employer Contribution to HSAShort and Long Term Disability401K Company MatchPaid Time Off / HolidaysFree Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)Reimbursement Programs (Cellphone, Tuition, Vehicle, etc.)Multiple Free Wellness Programs Offered