W2 - Database Administrator III (current and legacy versions of SQL) - Remote in WI

Description:

The client is looking for a Database Administrator III

Will close to submissions on 2/28/25 at 4:00PM CST.

Top Required Skills & Years of Experience:

8 Years of Experience in the below required
- Experience with SQL database and services in supporting application development teams.
- Experience with current and legacy versions of SQL
- Collaborate with developers and project team members, analyze requirements user requirements, model data structures, and create
efficient database schemas.
- Experience writing complex SQL queries to retrieve, manipulate, and update data within the database.

- Experience in PowerBI with reporting or database analysis
- Experience with supporting Oracle databases for Java applications.
- Experience in the migration of application databases to a new platform

Interview Process: Microsoft Teams video required

Duration of the Contract: through 6/30/2025 with the possibility of annual extensions

Onsite or Remote? The candidate must be a WI resident or willing to relocate to WI prior to the start of the role at their own expense. primarily remote

Project details (project overview, who the contractor will work with, soft skills needed, etc.): The DHS Database Administrator's primary responsibility will be to work with application developers to integrate databases with applications. They will collaborate with developers and project team members, analyze requirements, model data structures, and create efficient database schemas. They will be responsible to manage SQL database backups, recovery procedures, and be a liaison with the Division of Enterprise Technology (DET) in the validation of server patching, software upgrades, user access controls, and the creation of new servers or database in the Enterprise SQL or Oracle environment.

Additional details: This position is primarily remote with quarterly onsite meetings with the section in the office. Weekend or off work hours may be required to support application upgrades or database maintenance.

Top 3-4 skills required for the position:

On Call hours required? No
Is this position Remote, Hybrid, or In Person? Remote

The DHS Database Administrator's primary responsibility will be to work with application developers to integrate databases with applications. They will collaborate with developers and project team members, analyze requirements, model data structures, and create efficient database schemas. They will be responsible to manage SQL database backups, recovery procedures, and be a liaison with the Division of Enterprise Technology (DET) in the validation of server patching, software upgrades, user access controls, and the creation of new servers or database in the Enterprise SQL or Oracle environment.

The DBA must have experience with SQL Database services and management tools. These tools include SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Visual Studio 2022, Red Gate Comparison, Report Builder, Oracle SQL developer tool and SQL Plus.

The candidate will be responsible to ensure that changes are planned and follow proper DHS change management policies and that database structures are maintained in accordance with the Department of Health Services security policies, compliance regulations, and business requirements. Strong communication with different stakeholders both verbally and written are necessary for success in this position.

This role requires interaction with cross-functional teams. These teams may be comprised of people from other State Departments with various levels of Database and application development knowledge and experience. The teams may include Technical Administrators or business professionals from program areas, infrastructure, application development, or 3rd party Vendors.

A strong candidate will also have knowledge and experience with current Oracle database tools such as OEM, SQL Plus, and SQL developer. Candidates that have knowledge or experience in Informatica Source and Target management are a plus.

This position does require a degree of creativity with some latitude provided to produce solutions where needed.
Experience with meeting government regulations on security, data encryption as defined by the regulations is recommended.
Experience with enterprise class applications with mission critical functionality which contain sensitive and or regulatory information such as MARS-E 2.2, HIPAA, or PII is highly recommended.

Recommended skills, abilities, and certifications:
Certification as a MS SQL DBA
BS in computer science or related engineering field (preferred)

List any special qualifications & years of experience:

Qualification	Experience
Microsoft SQL Server 2016, 2019, 2022	8 Year
SQL SSIS	8 Year
SQL SSRS	8 Year
SQL SSAS	8 Year
Visual Studio	8 years
Ability to navigate and query relational database to develop reports	8 Years
Create database objects	8 Years
Database security	8 Years
Database schema management - creation, inserts, deletes, etc.	8 Years
Database links and multiple database instances	8 Years
Redgate Comparison tool	5 years
Database Tuning and Maintenance to assure highest level of system availability and performance	5 Years
Database monitoring tools	5 Years
Logical database design	3 Years