Database Administrator

Nanosoft Consulting Talent Page; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Michigan state agency is seeking a passionate Database Administrator Specialist to support the Department of Technology, Management and Budget. The role includes essential duties like assisting with database design, maintaining security standards, and leading projects. Ideal candidates will have strong SQL Server and Sybase skills, and a commitment to public service. This position offers the opportunity to innovate in a collaborative environment, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of database administration, specifically SQL Server and Sybase.
• Ability to troubleshoot under difficult circumstances.
• Experience in leading complex projects and adhering to best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data architecture and database design.
• Install, configure, and upgrade Microsoft SQL software.
• Ensure database security and integrity.
• Maintain awareness of industry best practices.
• Proactively monitor and ensure database server security updates.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to junior database administrators.

Skills

Database administration

SQL Server

Sybase

Project management

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

The Department of Technology, Management and Budget supports the business operations of the state agencies through a variety of services including Information Technology project delivery, maintenance, and support. This position is with the Agency Services area of DTMB supporting the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC).

We are looking for a team-oriented person with a deep understanding of database administration (SQL Server and Sybase) to help support MDOC. Above all we are looking for someone that is passionate about public service, building positive team culture, being a leader, innovative, and adheres to industry best practices. This individual must be able to troubleshoot under difficult circumstances, lead highly complex projects, implement new policies and procedures, and maintain good rapport with agency staff at all levels.

The Database Administrator Specialist takes on the role of assisting with database structure and design, implementing, and maintaining the database environment, participating in enterprise efforts as needed, and ensuring compliance with security and integrity needs across the database environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data architecture and database design
• Install, configure, and upgrade Microsoft SQL software
• Database Security & Integrity
• Follow, implement, and maintain DTMB Security Practices, Policies, and Procedures
• Maintain awareness of industry best practices
• Innovate to provide customers with appropriately secured data environments
• Ensure appropriate access and availability
• Proactively monitor and ensure all database servers are current in all patches and security updates
• Database backups and restores
• Database performance optimization/tuning
• Drive efforts to develop team processes/procedures
• Provide coaching and mentoring to junior database administrators