NCOSA - Database Administrator- Senior

The Database Administrator (DBA) will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and security of on-premises, hybrid and cloud-based database systems that store and manage critical government data.

****This is an on-site position.

About the State Auditor's Office

The Office of the State Auditor of North Carolina isdedicated to ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency ingovernment operations. Our mission is to conduct audits, evaluations, andinvestigations that improve the performance and integrity of state agencies. Weare seeking a skilled Database Administrator with significant cloud experienceto manage and optimize our on premise, cloud-based and hybrid databaseinfrastructure, ensuring secure, efficient, and high-performance databasesystems to support audit functions, data analysis and agency operations.

Position Overview

The Database Administrator (DBA) will be responsible for thedesign, implementation, maintenance, and security of on-premises, hybrid and cloud-baseddatabase systems that store and manage critical government data. This roleinvolves optimizing database performance, ensuring data integrity, andcollaborating with data analysts, auditors, and IT to support agency operations.The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cloud databasesolutions and migrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud-based and hybrid relational and non-relational database systems.
• Optimize database performance, storage, indexing, and query execution in cloud environments.
• Ensure database security, encryption, and compliance with state and federal regulations for on premises, hybrid and cloud platforms.
• Develop and maintain cloud-based backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Manage user access controls and roles within cloud database systems.
• Work closely with data analysts and IT teams to ensure seamless data availability and integration in cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, including performance tuning.
• Automate cloud database processes and improve data management workflows.
• Monitor cloud database performance and proactively identify areas for improvement.
• Lead cloud migration projects and optimize cloud storage and computing costs.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in cloud database technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master s degree is a plus.
• 3 years of experience in database administration, with a strong focus on cloud-based database solutions.
• Proficiency in SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Microsoft SQL Server in cloud environments.
• Experience with cloud database management platforms, specifically Azure.
• Experience and understanding of Databricks, data lakes and/or data warehouse.
• Strong understanding of database security, encryption, and access control in cloud environments.
• Knowledge of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and cloud-based data warehousing solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud automation tools such as Terraform or AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service).
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell for cloud automation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Required/Desired Skills

Skill	Required /Desired	Amount	of Experience
Experience in database administration, with a strong focus on cloud-based database solutions.	Required	3	Years
Proficiency in SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Microsoft SQL Server in cloud environments.	Required	3	Years
Experience with cloud database management platforms, specifically Azure.	Required	3	Years
Experience and understanding of Databricks, data lakes and/or data warehouse.	Required	3	Years
Strong understanding of database security, encryption, and access control in cloud environments.	Required	3	Years
Knowledge of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and cloud-based data warehousing solutions.	Required	3	Years
Familiarity with cloud automation tools such as Terraform or AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service).	Required	3	Years
Experience with scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell for cloud automation.	Required	3	Years
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.	Required	0

Questions

No.	Question
Question1	Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement?
Question2	All work must be completed on-site. Do you agree to this requirement?
Question3	Your candidate must be able to attend an in-person interview. Do you agree to this requirement?
Question4	What is your candidate's email address?
Question5	How soon can your candidate start if selected for this opportunity?
Question6	Vendors are encouraged to submit candidates that are available for the duration of the assignment. Do you anticipate your candidate being able to work until the proposed end date listed on this VectorVMS req?
Question7	Vendors must disclose to the agency if the candidate will be subcontracted at the time of submission. Is your candidate an employee of your company or a subcontractor? Please be sure to notify a CAI Account Manager if your candidate's employee status changes.
Question8	Vendors must notify the agency if any portion of the requirements listed in this task order will be outsourced to other countries. Do you anticipate outsourcing any work being done for this assignment to another country?
Question9	Candidates submitted above the hourly Vendor Rate of $70.00 may not be considered for this assignment. Do you agree to this requirement?
Question10	Payment for all approved hours will be paid at the straight hourly rate regardless of the total hours worked by the engaged resource. It is the responsibility of the Vendor to adhere to any applicable compensation laws including payment for overtime hours. Do you agree to this requirement?
Question11	Have you thoroughly validated, and attest to the accuracy of, the credentials listed throughout your candidate s VectorVMS profile and resume pursuant to Section 5.2.5 of ITS-009440?

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