IT Administrator

Hennepin County • Hennepin County, MN

2d • Remote

About The Position

Hennepin County’s Information Technology department is seeking an IT Administrator to assist with SQL Server management and oversight. The SQL Service area maintains critical database functions across county departments and supports applications for internal and external users. The position supports procurement, initial setup, delivery, and long-term maintenance of countywide SQL database assets, ranging from small unit-specific deployments to countywide initiatives.

This remote position requires the employee to live in or relocate to Minnesota. Remote workers may be required to come on-site 0 to 12 days per year for meetings, training, or other supervisor-directed needs; additional on-site days may be required for onboarding and new employee training. Work hours are flexible within core business hours, typically Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On-call hours are required after 4:30 p.m. one week per month. Database work may occasionally require overnight and weekend resources to complete tasks. The position is full-time and benefit-earning.

The position is internally classified as an IT Administrator. It may have access to systems or documentation containing HIPAA data. All candidates for IT department positions must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check before hire and maintain eligibility for Level 3 access to Criminal Justice Information (CJI). Continued employment is contingent on successful CJIS training, adherence to security protocols, and periodic background rechecks.

Requirements

• At least four years of information technology experience; or an associate, vocational, or technical degree in an information technology field and at least two years of information technology experience; or a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a related information technology field.
• Must live in or relocate to Minnesota.
• Must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check and maintain eligibility for Level 3 access to Criminal Justice Information (CJI).
• Must successfully complete CJIS training, adhere to security protocols, and complete periodic background rechecks as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with relational database administration.
• Experience accessing and navigating Windows Server environments.
• Experience applying database security principles.
• Experience executing PowerShell, T-SQL queries, and other scripting processes.
• Knowledge of the least-privilege security model.
• Knowledge of relational database management systems; Microsoft SQL Server 2022/2025 is preferred.
• Knowledge of database-specific access privileges and roles.
• Knowledge of High Availability (HA) principles, including Recovery Point Objective (RPO), Recovery Time Objective (RTO), and synchronous versus asynchronous replication.
• Ability to integrate into various stakeholder workflows and environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to explain database structure and permissions to users and maintain clear records of changes.

Responsibilities

• Administer multiple versions of Microsoft SQL Server.
• Implement and maintain database security and least-privilege practices.
• Deploy and maintain installations of SSIS, SSRS, and other SQL features.
• Provide reactive diagnostic support to county stakeholders and lines of business.
• Check server performance, track database activity, and review error logs.
• Help resolve basic performance slowdowns, connectivity issues, and support tickets.
• Use enterprise monitoring tools to interpret SQL Server database health and uptime.
• Enable proactive monitoring, including alerts and service thresholds, on stakeholder database assets.
• Provide backup and restore operations to line-of-business stakeholders during and outside core business hours.
• Maintain communication across departments to align goals, resolve roadblocks, and share progress.

Benefits

• Benefit-earning position
• Competitive benefits
• Work-life balance
• Opportunities to grow
• Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree