ITPA12 - Senior Database Administrator

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) supports state agency business operations through services including information technology. This position is within DTMB’s Agency Services area, supporting Agency Services DHHS and Database Support.

The Senior Database Administrator performs a full range of information system database analyst assignments, including designing, developing, testing, and implementing database systems. The role provides technical support to team members and evaluates new database solutions and technologies. It also provides maintenance, support, and assistance to specialist DBAs with installation and configuration of clustered database failover, database replication, and database backup solutions.

The office is located in Lansing, Michigan. The position has a hybrid work option requiring two days on-site at the official work location and three days remote per week. The State of Michigan cannot employ out-of-state applicants who do not plan to relocate. DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT. The position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500, paid in two installments subject to the stated eligibility and probationary-period conditions; current state employees are not eligible for this bonus.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated Information Technology Programmer/Analyst 12 qualification pathways: possess an associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in a listed field and two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician; or substitute two years (4,160 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant for the education requirement.
• Alternatively, have an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and four years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician; or substitute four years (8,320 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant for the education requirement.
• Submit an online application through NEOGOV; hard-copy applications are not accepted.
• Document relevant experience and/or education in the resume, transcript, and/or application. Attach a resume listing specific experience and employment dates, including month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter and, if applicable, a copy of official transcripts. Unofficial or web-based transcript copies are not accepted.
• If selected, provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment.
• Plan to relocate if currently out of state and seeking employment with the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and implement database systems for Agency Services DHHS and Database Support.
• Provide technical support to other team members.
• Evaluate new database solutions and technologies.
• Provide maintenance, support, and assistance to specialist DBAs with installation and configuration of clustered database failover, database replication, and database backup solutions.

Benefits

• The position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500, subject to eligibility and payment conditions.
• Hybrid work option: two days on-site and three days remote per week.

What This Job Offers

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