Database Administrator I - EHRA - Early Career
About The Position
The Entry-Level Database Administrator supports NCDIT’s Information Technology team by assisting with the maintenance, monitoring, and administration of SQL Server, Oracle, and other cloud-based and on-premises database environments. Working under the guidance of experienced database administrators, the role provides hands-on experience in database operations, performance monitoring, backup and recovery, security administration, and troubleshooting. The position offers an opportunity to build a career in database management while contributing to the reliability, security, and availability of hybrid enterprise data systems. The position is designated Statutory Exempt (EHRA) and is exempt from the State Human Resources Act. It is part of the Early Career Associate Program, intended for recent graduates, early-career professionals, or people transitioning to a new career. NCDIT serves as the Technology Center for the State of North Carolina, providing technology services to state and local government agencies, schools, colleges, and universities. Its mission is to enable trusted, business-driven solutions and help close the digital divide by expanding broadband availability and promoting adoption of affordable, high-speed internet. The Software Services and Database Services team provides database planning, development, maintenance, production support, development support, and user consulting. Its work includes maintaining integrated database systems with multiple applications and diverse data sets that are accessible concurrently by multiple customers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, an IT-related field, or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution, and one year of experience in programming and applications analysis, including the design and maintenance of an integrated database system; or an associate degree in one of these fields and two years of such experience; or a high school diploma or GED and five years of such experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Agree to a fingerprint-based background search before being hired.
Nice To Haves
- 1–2 years of experience with Oracle and SQL.
- Knowledge of various cloud providers.
Responsibilities
- Administer and manage on-premises and cloud-based database systems.
- Learn and adopt emerging cloud database technologies.
- Collaborate effectively with internal and external customers.
- Assist with database maintenance, monitoring, and administration.
- Support database operations, performance monitoring, backup and recovery, security administration, and troubleshooting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
