Cloud-Driven Database Administrator

City of Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cleveland is seeking a Database Administrator to safeguard and optimize its data assets, implementing security, access controls, backups, and performance tuning across MS SQL and Oracle ecosystems.

You will lead data center activities, document standards, support audits, and collaborate with IT teams to ensure data integrity, disaster recovery readiness, and compliant, scalable information systems.

Qualifications

• Maintains data security by controlling access to data and securing interfaces.
• Two years of full-time experience supporting users in a Midrange/NT or Networking environment.
• Knowledge of Dumb Terminals, CAT 5, Twinax, Modems, and hardware/software installation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage MS SQL and Oracle ecosystems (on-prem and cloud) for performance, resiliency, security and data integrity.
• Oversee data lifecycle: development, integration, reporting and management.
• Lead audits and manage licensing, Contracts, and data governance frameworks.
• Lead disaster recovery planning, testing, and documentation for database environments.
• Provide oversight for database-driven app development and BI deployments.

Skills

Data security

Backup/recovery

Data governance

SQL optimization

Scripting (PowerShell)

Cloud database (Azure)

Vendor coordination

Auditing & compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or related field

Tools

MS SQL Server

Oracle databases

SSMS

SSIS

SSRS

T-SQL

PowerShell

Azure SQL Database

Azure Backup

Geo-replication

Job description

The City of Cleveland is seeking a Database Administrator to safeguard and optimize its data assets, implementing security, access controls, backups, and performance tuning across MS SQL and Oracle ecosystems.

You will lead data center activities, document standards, support audits, and collaborate with IT teams to ensure data integrity, disaster recovery readiness, and compliant, scalable information systems.