Database Administrator 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg seeks a Database Administrator I to design, implement, and manage databases for public safety partners. You will oversee SQL Server environments, ensure security, and support data integration and analytics initiatives.

The role involves collaboration with IT teams, backups and migrations, and ensuring system reliability in a public sector setting. Telework may be possible subject to PA residency requirements.

Qualifications

• One year as a Database Analyst or IT Generalist 2 or equivalent.
• Five years of IT experience including two years in database design and maintenance in support of DBA activities.
• Three years of IT experience with two years in database design/maintenance plus an associate degree in IT.
• One year of IT experience with a bachelor's degree in IT.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Administer SQL Server databases, monitor health, and resolve complex issues.
• Design data models, develop database processes, and create scalable data solutions.
• Maintain database security through access controls, auditing, encryption, and compliance.
• Develop and troubleshoot ETL workflows, data warehouses, data marts, and analytics platforms.
• Manage backups, restores, upgrades, migrations, and capacity planning for stability.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, networking, security, and cloud teams to improve database services.

Skills

SQL Server

Database administration

Data modeling

Analytics

Security practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/IS field

Associate’s degree in IT field

Tools

ETL processes

Data warehouses

Data marts

Cloud environments

Job description

Take your technology career to the next level with the Public Safety IT Delivery Center, Solutions Management team as a Database Administrator 1. This position offers hands‑on experience with database design, administration, security, and cloud‑based environments that support multiple public safety partners. You will collaborate with talented professionals, improve data systems, and help drive innovation. This is a great opportunity to grow your technical expertise while supporting important public services.

The Database Administrator 1 supports the design, development, maintenance, and reliability of databases used by public safety agencies and partner organizations. This position combines database administration, technical development, data integration, security, and continuous improvement activities. As a Database Administrator 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Database Support: Administer SQL Server databases, monitor system health, and resolve complex database and server issues
• Data Solutions: Design data models, develop database processes, and create scalable solutions that support business and technical requirements
• Security Management: Maintain database security through access controls, auditing practices, encryption methods, and compliance activities
• Integration Services: Develop and troubleshoot ETL workflows, data warehouses, data marts, and analytics platforms
• Platform Reliability: Manage backups, restores, upgrades, migrations, and capacity planning activities to support system stability
• Technical Collaboration: Partner with development, infrastructure, networking, security, and cloud teams to improve database services

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Database Analyst or Information Technology Generalist 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Five years of information technology experience that includes two years in the analysis, design, and maintenance of databases in overall support of database administration; or
• Three years of information technology experience that includes two years in the analysis, design, and maintenance of databases in overall support of database administration, and an associate’s degree in any information technology field; or
• One year of information technology experience in the analysis, design, and maintenance of databases in overall support of database administration, and a bachelor's degree in any information technology field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires possession of five or more years of full-time professional information technology experience in SQL Server Administration supporting business critical systems where reliability, security, and performance are essential.
• This particular position also requires possession of five or more years of full-time professional information technology experience in Database Development (building data structures and automated processes supporting complex business operations).
• This particular position also requires possession of two or more years of full-time professional information technology experience in Data Modeling for Analytics (designing data models for business intelligence and analytics solutions).
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.