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Senior Database Administrator

Sensient


Job Location:

Milwaukee, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 23 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

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 youll 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 youll 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 youll bring

  • Bachelors 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 youll 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 Companys customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the worlds best-known brands.

The salary range for this position is $120000 - $145000. 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 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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Required Experience:

Senior IC


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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, colors, natural ... View more

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