Database Administrator

atcllc; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 96,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

ATC is seeking a hands-on Database Administrator to support and strengthen our Microsoft SQL Server environments across on-premises and Azure. You will monitor, maintain, and optimize the health, availability, and performance of critical databases, participate in migrations, security, DR planning, and collaborate with application and infra teams.

The role requires 1–3 years in a dedicated DBA role, strong T-SQL skills, and a bachelor’s degree in CS or MIS.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of progressively responsible experience in a dedicated Database Administrator role.
• Strong expertise with Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL.
• Experience with SQL Server installations, Azure SQL deployments, database maintenance and database access security.
• Demonstrated capability in performance monitoring and tuning, capacity planning, backup and recovery, and fault-tolerance planning.
• Experience planning database migrations and troubleshooting production database issues.
• Knowledge of physical database design, database modeling and application database development.
• Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing in environments where database availability is business critical.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or a related discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support multiple Microsoft SQL Server instances across on-premises and Azure SQL environments.
• Proactively monitor database health, performance and capacity, addressing potential issues before they disrupt production.
• Manage database maintenance, access security, backup and recovery, and fault-tolerance practices.
• Troubleshoot production database issues and partner with application and infrastructure teams to drive resolution.
• Plan and execute database migrations while helping ensure stability and continuity.
• Translate logical data designs into effective physical database designs and develop databases that support new applications.
• Support disaster recovery planning and testing for business-critical database environments.
• Establish and reinforce database standards, controls, documentation and best practices.
• Provide database design consultation to application teams throughout development and deployment.
• Work within established Change, Incident and Release Management processes when supporting production environments.
• Participate in an on-call rotation, including off-hours support, for critical database needs.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server

T-SQL

Azure SQL

Performance monitoring

Disaster recovery planning

Database design

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / MIS or related

Job description

Summary of Responsibilities

Are you a hands-on SQL Database Administrator who enjoys keeping critical systems secure, resilient and performing at their best? Do you thrive in an environment where proactive monitoring, thoughtful database design and continuous improvement matter?

We are looking for a Database Administrator to help support and strengthen our Microsoft SQL Server environment across both on-premises and Azure platforms. This is an opportunity to play an important role in the health, availability and performance of databases that support critical business operations.

Essential Responsibilities

WHAT YOU'LL DO

In this role, you'll combine day-to-day database administration with forward-looking planning and improvement. You'll:

• Administer and support multiple Microsoft SQL Server instances across on-premises and Azure SQL environments.
• Proactively monitor database health, performance and capacity, addressing potential issues before they disrupt production.
• Manage database maintenance, access security, backup and recovery, and fault-tolerance practices.
• Troubleshoot production database issues and partner with application and infrastructure teams to drive resolution.
• Plan and execute database migrations while helping ensure stability and continuity.
• Translate logical data designs into effective physical database designs and develop databases that support new applications.
• Support disaster recovery planning and testing for business-critical database environments.
• Establish and reinforce database standards, controls, documentation and best practices.
• Provide database design consultation to application teams throughout development and deployment.
• Work within established Change, Incident and Release Management processes when supporting production environments.
• Participate in an on-call rotation, including off-hours support, for critical database needs.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

You'll be successful in this role if you combine strong technical depth with a proactive, collaborative approach. Ideally, you'll bring:

• 1-3 years of progressively responsible experience in a dedicated Database Administrator role.
• Strong expertise with Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL.
• Experience with SQL Server installations, Azure SQL deployments, database maintenance and database access security.
• Demonstrated capability in performance monitoring and tuning, capacity planning, backup and recovery, and fault-tolerance planning.
• Experience planning database migrations and troubleshooting production database issues.
• Knowledge of physical database design, database modeling and application database development.
• Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing in environments where database availability is business critical.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or a related discipline is preferred.

Why ATC

Purpose-Driven Work : We’re energized by meaningful and challenging work that contributes to the greater good, from powering everyday life to grid modernization.

People-Centric Culture : We are difference makers. We lead with trust, value collaboration, and foster a supportive environment where people grow, contribute openly, and make a difference.

Flexibility & Balance : Our work environment encourages autonomy, connection, and choice with accountability.

Growth & Development : Curiosity, coaching, and engagement fuel careers. We invest in our people through cross-functional opportunities, skill-building, and assignments that stretch potential and build careers.

Comprehensive Rewards : Compensation, benefits, and well-being offerings are thoughtfully and competitively designed to support employees' unique needs.

Reliable Innovation : Grounded in the communities we serve, we play a critical role in powering the grid, with the agility to innovate, lead, and drive progress in a time of transformational change in the industry.

A Shared Future : We commit to creating an environment where people can do their best work, thrive, and drive success for our customers and stakeholders, delivering a lasting impact for all.

Join our Great Place to Work, where we build and operate the power grid that enables modern life, and where every role contributes to something bigger than any one of us.

The targeted base pay for this position is $96,000 to $112,000 annually.* Base pay is one component of our comprehensive total rewards package which includes an annual incentive bonus, employer-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) match, HSA contribution, life & disability insurance, health care benefits, generous time off plans, flexible work arrangements, and much more.

*The pay range is a general guideline. Employment offers are evaluated individually and consider qualifications, experience, academic achievements, internal equity, and business needs. Pay exceeding the posted range is considered for uniquely qualified c