What are the responsibilities and job description for the Database Administrator - ITS2 position at State of Minnesota?
Working Title : Database Administrator
Job Class : Information Technology Specialist 2
Agency : Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 80884
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes, #LI-Hybrid
Full / Part Time : Full-Time
Regular / Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 03 / 01 / 2025
Closing Date : 03 / 17 / 2025
Hiring Agency / Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division / Unit : Department of Human Services (DHS)
Work Shift / Work Hours : Day Shift / 08 : 00 a.m. - 04 : 30 p.m.
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range : $27.76 - $45.14 / hourly; $57,962 - $94,252 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit / Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl / MAPE
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities () : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Join the 2,800 professionals of Minnesota IT Services () (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at Minnesota’s largest state agency, the Department of Human Services (DHS). The MNIT DHS team supports complex and varied technical needs, including systems that provide health care coverage, deliver child protection and welfare services, and provide support for Minnesotans with special needs including mental illness, chemical dependencies, and physical or developmental disabilities.
As the Database Administrator, you will be performing a broad range of database system administration duties which include, but are not strictly limited to planning, installing, testing and maintaining the database software and hardware necessary to support the databases for DHS and MNsure systems. You will work closely with other skilled database administrators, application administrators & developers, to support the advancement and management of databases and applications in a mission critical, real-time, 24 X 7 system environments.
This position is currently eligible for full-time telework :
Telework () for Minnesota IT Services allows an employee to perform work from a telework location and an employee may be required to be in the office based on business needs and other dependencies in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible.
- We will be filling multiple vacancies from this one posting. All applicants will be considered for all vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips here. () :
Position requires a minimum of two (2) years of IT related experience in database administration working with SQL – Structured Query Language.
Experience must include :
Experience working with Oracle Database (versions 12c, 19c, or later preferred), including using Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) for backup and recovery operations or similar backup and recovery tools.
Experience monitoring database performance and identifying bottlenecks.
Basic knowledge of tools like Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) or AWR / ADDM reports.
Experience troubleshooting database issues such as connection problems, locks, or corrupted data files.
Experience with SQL query tuning and indexing strategies for performance optimization.
Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties.
Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.
A bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology or an IT related field substitutes for two (2) years of experience, OR an IT or related associate’s degree substitutes for one (1) year.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong knowledge and experience working with Azure cloud services, particularly Azure Database for Oracle or Oracle on Azure Virtual Machines.
Strong knowledge and experience migrating Oracle databases to the cloud, such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or Azure.
Understanding of hybrid environments integrating on-premises Oracle databases with cloud solutions.
Strong knowledge and experience with third-party monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios) or Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control.
Understanding of troubleshooting using alert logs and trace files.
Strong communication and documentation skills, demonstrated in 1–2 years of professional or academic environments.
Ability to collaborate with development teams and business stakeholders.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following :
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
Criminal History Check
Reference Check
Social Security and Address Verification
Education Verification
Other legally required checks
Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer / educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
Salary : $57,962 - $94,252
