IT Analyst III - Database Administrator
About The Position
The IT Analyst III Database Administrator contributes to the architecture, design, performance and long-term growth of critical database services supporting executive branch agencies. Operating in a supportive, multi-platform environment spanning on-premises (Oracle, MSSQL) and public cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure), this role offers an excellent opportunity to manage enterprise database systems while expanding your expertise in modern cloud and automation technologies. Key responsibilities include architecting disaster recovery plans, advancing DevOps and automation initiatives, mentoring junior team members, and partnering cross-functionally with agency leadership, compliance officers, and line-of-business stakeholders. This position is currently a hybrid of both in-office (2 days a week required in office and any mandatory in office meetings) and remote work days (work must be performed in Utah). Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason. The office is located at the Taylorsville State Office Building, 4315 S 2700 W, Taylorsville, UT. All remote work must be performed within the state.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field plus 2+ years of hands-on IT/database administration experience; OR 4+ years of progressive, practical database administration experience without a degree.
- Strong proficiency in at least two core enterprise platforms (e.g., Oracle, MSSQL, PostgreSQL) with hands-on experience managing and optimizing deployments in AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Advanced SQL skills for complex querying and data manipulation, combined with proven experience tuning database performance and implementing full-stack observability tools.
- Comprehensive working knowledge of high-availability architectures and robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery methodologies.
- Demonstrated success implementing and maintaining strict data security measures, including user permissions, role-based access controls (RBAC), and encryption standards.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues autonomously, collaborate across teams, and translate highly technical solutions effectively to various stakeholders.
- Ability to participate in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule to support critical incident response.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience with configuration management tools (Terraform, Ansible) and version control (GitHub) within CI/CD pipelines for automated database provisioning.
- Familiarity with Data Warehousing, ETL processes, NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis), and streaming platforms (Kafka). Experience with managed cloud database services (e.g., Amazon Aurora, Google Cloud SQL, AlloyDB, BigQuery) is a strong plus.
- Working knowledge of high-performance appliances (Oracle Exadata) and enterprise data mobility, including Zero Downtime Migration (ZDM) strategies.
- Experience operating within strict government regulatory frameworks (CJIS, HIPAA, FedRAMP) paired with expertise in cloud cost optimization strategies (e.g., reserved instances, savings plans).
- Holding an active Associate-level or higher certification, such as AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate, Azure Database Administrator Associate or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Database Engineer.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to database architecture design and cloud transitions across multi-cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure) and hybrid ecosystems, aligning technology initiatives with agency objectives and emerging industry best practices.
- Provision, manage, and support core enterprise database environments — including Oracle, MSSQL, Amazon RDS, PostgreSQL, and other cloud database technology — leveraging deep Linux OS expertise to optimize underlying host environments.
- Architect and enforce comprehensive business continuity plans, robust backup strategies, and highly available architectures. Execute seamless, zero-downtime data migrations while maintaining strict RPO/RTO and data integrity standards.
- Drive full-stack observability and system health. Resolve complex performance bottlenecks, execute advanced query/index tuning, and forecast capacity needs to ensure scalable, high-performance infrastructure.
- Streamline database lifecycle management by automating routine tasks and provisioning through scripting (Python, Bash) and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation) within CI/CD pipelines.
- Enforce stringent database security postures across all platforms, managing role-based access controls (RBAC), encryption, and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
- Act as a strategic partner to line-of-business leaders, application developers, and analysts to optimize data solutions. Provide technical mentorship and operational guidance to elevate the broader DBA community.
- Ensure continuous availability of critical database systems, which includes responding to incidents, troubleshooting complex code, and participating in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule.
Benefits
- This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
- Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
- Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
- Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
- Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
