Database Administrator II or III

City Utilities of Springfield • Springfield, MO

9d • $1,619 - $2,314 • Onsite

About The Position

The Database Administrator plays a key role in supporting City Utilities’ critical systems by ensuring the performance, reliability, and security of enterprise database environments. This position is responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and optimizing databases, while proactively managing backups, recovery, patching, and system upgrades to support high availability and business continuity. The ideal candidate will monitor system performance, resolve database issues, and help shape data management strategies that support both current operations and future growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required.
• Minimum 3 years’ recent SQL Server or Oracle Database Administrator experience is required (for DBA II).
• Minimum 6 years’ recent SQL Server or Oracle Database Administrator experience is required (for DBA III).
• Exceptional experience in the technical field, like a Linux/Windows Administrator or Network Administrator, will be considered in lieu of database administrator experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Oracle DBA certification including OCP, or OCM, or Microsoft SQL certification including MCSA, or MCSP is required (for DBA III).
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Candidates must be able to work effectively with diverse groups and adapt to evolving technologies and systems.
• Employee must remain alert and aware of their surroundings at all times and maintain the ability to respond to changing circumstances in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced proficiency (MBA, CCP, etc.)
• OS administration / shell scripting / PowerShell scripting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and define database management system (DBMS) properties to meet current and future needs of City Utilities.
• Maintain proficiency in supported RDBMS systems through ongoing education, training, seminars, publications, and other sources as appropriate and available.
• Monitor and review database logs, notifications, and reports to identify alerts or abnormalities, responding to incidents as needed.
• Plan, establish, and manage backup and recovery procedures (both offline and online, physical and logical) to ensure business continuity and application SLAs.
• Perform or assist with database patching, updates, upgrades, and migration procedures.

Benefits

• Work on projects that directly impact the safety and reliability of essential community services.
• Collaborate with experienced utility professionals in a supportive team environment.
• Lead meaningful infrastructure improvements and long-term system planning efforts.
• Build your career through challenging technical work, project leadership, and professional growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level