Database Administrator

Orange County Government • Information Technologies, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Orange County Information Technologies Department is hiring a Database Administrator to install, configure, maintain, and secure County database systems across multiple versions and environments. The role applies best practices to deliver secure solutions and supports a broad range of systems, including disaster recovery and backup. It also enhances and expands existing database systems to improve security, automation, query scripting, performance monitoring, and alerting capabilities.

The Database Administrator investigates developments in the industry, including system productivity tools, design and programming methodologies, and documentation approaches, and recommends their current and projected use. The role supports developers with database design, configuration, standards, performance tuning, and query optimization.

Work is performed under the general direction of the Chief Information Officer. The position typically reports to the IT Applications Manager or designee and has considerable leeway to exercise independent judgment within applicable rules, policies, and procedures. Supervision of others is not required. The position is based in Hillsborough, North Carolina and follows a hybrid schedule, with on-site work on designated days each week. A background check and Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) check are required. Employment cannot begin until background clearance is complete.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a closely related field, and five years of work experience primarily involving server administration, database system administration, and database design; an equivalent combination of training and experience may be accepted.
• At least three years of experience maintaining MS SQL database administration, including security, data integrity, backups, and restores.
• Experience with paginated report development using SSRS and data visualizations using Power BI.
• A higher degree does not substitute for work experience.
• Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, a valid North Carolina driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Successful completion of required background and DCI checks; employment cannot commence until clearance is obtained.
• Ability to reliably commute to the office and work successfully in both in-person and remote environments.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): SQL Database Administration, MCSA: SQL Database Development, or Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Data Management and Analytics certification, or an accepted equivalent certification for a currently supported version of Microsoft SQL Server; may substitute for one year of qualifying work experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and secure County database systems across multiple versions and environments.
• Apply best practices to produce secure database solutions.
• Support database disaster recovery and backup systems.
• Enhance and expand existing systems to improve security, automation, query scripting, performance monitoring, and alerting.
• Investigate industry developments in productivity tools, design and programming methodologies, and documentation approaches, and recommend their use.
• Support developers with database design, configuration, standards, performance tuning, and query optimization.
• Exercise independent judgment in planning and completing work, responding to customer needs and requests, and conducting project assignments.

What This Job Offers

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