Database Administrator

The Ash Group; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

The Ash Group is hiring a Senior Database Administrator for a 12-month contract in Minneapolis, MN. This hybrid role covers multiple database platforms, including SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB, with a focus on performance tuning, backups, and data governance.

You will develop automation scripts and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and business continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technology, science, business or related field, or 8 years of equivalent experience.
• Experience with SQL Server and Oracle is required.
• Backup/recovery and performance tuning expertise needed.
• Scripting experience (PowerShell, Shell) required.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Data governance acumen and analytical skills.
• Experience with distributed computing, data visualization, architecture, statistical and predictive modeling.
• Machine learning experience is a plus.
• Reporting solution design and delivery experience.
• BI solution recommendation experience.
• Clustering and high-availability experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support multiple database platforms (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB).
• Perform performance tuning, patching, and database builds.
• Ensure backup and recovery processes and business continuity.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts (PowerShell, Shell).
• Participate in on-call rotation and monitor DBA helpdesk.
• Collaborate with application support teams and project stakeholders.
• Use ServiceNow to manage and fulfill requests.
• Support capacity planning and data integrity audits.
• Provide technical knowledge and consultation on data governance.
• Drive adoption of standard tools and data management practices.
• Enable data-driven decisions through analytics.
• Serve as diagnostician and solution provider for data-related issues.

Skills

SQL Server

Oracle

PowerShell

Shell

Communication

Collaboration

Data governance

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree or 8 years experience

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

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Summary

The Ash Group is hiring a Database Administrator (24580) for our client, a major electricity and natural gas utility provider. This is a 12-month contract position working in Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid). We are offering a pay rate up to $66 per hour W2 based on skill set a

• Compensation: Up to $66/hr W2
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and direct primary care benefits. After six months of employment, enjoy a 4% matched 401(k) plan with immediate 100% vesting.
• Duration: 12-month contract
• Location: Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid)

Senior Database Administrator responsible for managing and supporting multiple database platforms across operational technology environments, including SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB. The role focuses on performance tuning, backup and recovery, scripting automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and business continuity. The position is hybrid in Minneapolis with a strong emphasis on data governance and analytical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support multiple database platforms (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB)
• Perform performance tuning, patching, and database builds
• Ensure backup and recovery processes and business continuity
• Develop and maintain automation scripts (PowerShell, Shell)
• Participate in on-call rotation and monitor DBA helpdesk
• Collaborate with application support teams and project stakeholders
• Use ServiceNow to manage and fulfill requests
• Support capacity planning and data integrity audits
• Provide technical knowledge and consultation on data governance
• Drive adoption of standard tools and data management practices
• Enable data-driven decisions through analytics
• Serve as diagnostician and solution provider for data-related issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technology, science, business or related field, or 8 years of equivalent experience
• Must have experience with SQL Server and Oracle
• Backup and recovery, performance tuning expertise
• Scripting experience (PowerShell, Shell)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Data governance acumen and analytical skills
• Experience with distributed computing, data visualization, architecture, statistical and predictive modeling
• Machine learning experience
• Reporting solution design and delivery
• BI solution recommendation
• Clustering and high-availability experience