From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex’s silicon components help make that technology a reality.
Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company is the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company’s products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible – through our people, we are advancing the world.
The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.
Our Perks and Benefits
At Silfex, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits that start on your first day of employment.
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Job Descriptions:
Essential Function:
Design, implement, and maintain secure, reliable, high‑performance SQL Server–based database and data platform solutions—including data warehouse, datamart, and data lake environments—that support Silfex’s mission‑critical operations and analytics.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Administer SQL Server instances, clusters, SQL Agent jobs, and resource usage across environments.
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Ensure High Availability & Disaster Recovery readiness, including failover validation, backup/restore execution, and overall DR preparedness.
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Monitor and optimize database performance through proactive tuning, workload analysis, and index management.
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Support data warehouse, datamart, and data lake environments, ensuring reliable data flows and alignment with analytics requirements.
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Manage and monitor SSISbased ETL pipelines and SSRS reporting deployments across Dev/QA/Prod.
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Automate routine DBA tasks to improve reliability, repeatability, and operational efficiency.
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Ensure security and compliance of all databases and portals, implementing best practices for data protection and access control.
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Develop and maintain documentation for database architecture, processes, controls, and security protocols.
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Maintain compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
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Provide coaching, mentoring, and training for new or less experienced team members.
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Stay current with emerging database technologies and security standards to recommend improvements and optimizations.
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Collaborate with self-directed and cross-functional teams in a highly collaborative environment.
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Other duties as assigned.
Culture:
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Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects the Mission and Core Values of Silfex.
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Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is part of everything we do. Provide the safest possible workplace to our employees by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to Silfex management. Wear all PPE as required by work area or job function.
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Communication – Begin with the end in mind – Communicate boldly as well as effectively with empathy and respect to inspire teamwork and collaboration vertically and horizontally within Silfex.
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Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S. Demonstrate ownership of continuous improvement ideas and activities. Maintain organization and cleanliness, housekeeping and 5S within work area. Maintain these areas to the highest degree possible while responsibly escalating any maintenance issues.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
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Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in engineering or IT, with a Bachelor’s degree in a technology or relevant field; or 6 years experience with a Master’s degree.
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Senior level experience with relational databases and SQL Server administration, including HA/DR concepts.
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Experience working with data warehouse and datamart environments, including core data modeling concepts.
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Experience supporting ETL and reporting environments (SSIS/SSRS or equivalent).
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Solid understanding of IT security best practices.
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Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
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Willingness to work in a highly collaborative environment.
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Experience designing, implementing, and supporting complex technical solutions.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations 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 stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and; talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The employee regularly is required to lift up to 10 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the environment is moderate.
Our Commitment
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.
Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company ("Silfex" or the "Company"), is an equal opportunity employer. Silfex is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.
