Data Management DBA — MSSQL, Security & DR Lead

Washington State Health Care Authority; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Health Care Authority in Olympia, WA seeks an experienced Database Administrator (Journey) to lead MSSQL administration, security, and disaster recovery for DCYF data estates. You will collaborate with Enterprise Architecture and Development teams to ensure robust database architecture and security controls.

Azure DevOps, Purview, and Power Platform experience are valued assets for shaping data solutions.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively more complex problem solving experience as a Database Administrator/ Architect of large-scale databases with mission critical business functions.
• Working knowledge of relational database administration and development techniques for Microsoft SQL Server including installation, profiling, monitoring and optimization.
• Working knowledge of SQL server configuration including clustering, high availability, logging, encryption settings, backup and recovery strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment where IT assets and data are subject to a broad range of State and federal information security requirements and regulations.
• Two (2) years of MSSQL database administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the availability, integrity and quality of DCYF databases and related standards, processes and procedures.
• Works with Enterprise Architecture and Development teams to continuously improve database architecture standards and practices.
• Ensures data security via regular audits and compliance with security requirements.
• Conducts database code reviews as needed.
• Implements and exercises database disaster recovery plans.
• Provides consultation to senior management on data technologies.

Skills

MSSQL administration

Data security

SQL Server tuning

Excellent communication

Regulated environment compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Purview

Power Platform

Job description

Washington State Health Care Authority in Olympia, WA seeks an experienced Database Administrator (Journey) to lead MSSQL administration, security, and disaster recovery for DCYF data estates. You will collaborate with Enterprise Architecture and Development teams to ensure robust database architecture and security controls.

Azure DevOps, Purview, and Power Platform experience are valued assets for shaping data solutions.