Database Administrator I - EHRA - Early Career

Department of Information Technology; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 82,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

The N.C. Department of Information Technology is seeking an Entry‑Level Database Administrator I to support SQL Server, Oracle, and cloud/on‑prem databases.

Under supervision, you will gain hands‑on experience in maintenance, monitoring, backup/recovery, security, and troubleshooting to ensure reliability and availability of hybrid data systems. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years with Oracle/SQL and knowledge of cloud providers; a related degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or IT field, or an equivalent combination with 1 year of related experience.
• Associate degree in CS/IT and 2 years of related programming and database experience.
• High School/GED with 5 years of programming and database analysis experience.
• 1–2 years of experience with Oracle and SQL; knowledge of cloud providers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance, monitoring and administration of database environments.
• Gain hands-on experience in backup and recovery, security, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with senior DBAs and internal/external customers.

Skills

Oracle/SQL experience

Cloud providers knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Associate degree in CS/IT or related field

GED/HS diploma with 5 years of exp

Tools

Oracle DB

SQL Server

Job description

Agency Department of Information Technology Division Chief Deputy SCIO Job Classification Title Database Administrator I (NS) Position Number 60087376 Grade DT09

About Us The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC. Services that NCDIT provides reach a client base of state and local government agencies, as well as schools, colleges and universities. NCDIT’s mission is to enable trusted business-driven solutions that meet the needs of North Carolinians. NCDIT provides technology services to state agencies and is charged with closing the digital divide by expanding availability of broadband services and promoting the adoption of affordable, high-speed internet.

Description of Work

Salary Range: $81,504 - $122,256. The position is designated Statutory Exempt (EHRA) and is exempt from the State Human Resources Act. The Early Career Associate Program is ideal for recent graduates, early-career professionals, or those looking to transition to a new career seeking broad exposure to state IT operations.

The Entry‑Level Database Administrator supports the Information Technology team by assisting with the maintenance, monitoring, and administration of SQL Server, Oracle, and other cloud-based and on‑prem database environments. Working under the guidance of experienced database administrators, this role provides hands‑on experience in database operations, performance monitoring, backup and recovery, security administration, and troubleshooting. The position offers a strong learning opportunity for individuals looking to build a career in database management while contributing to the reliability, security, and availability of hybrid enterprise data systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Administering and managing on-premises and cloud-based database systems
• Learning and adopting emerging cloud database technologies
• Collaborating effectively with internal and external customers

About the Division

Software Services and the Database Services team provides a full range of database services including advanced level planning, development and maintenance of an integrated database system which contains multiple applications consisting of diverse data sets and provides concurrent accessibility of the data base by multiple customers, production support, development support, and user consulting for DIT customers and for other state agencies.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:

• 1–2 years of experience with Oracle and SQL
• Knowledge of various cloud providers

This position requires a fingerprint-based background search. Hires must agree to a fingerprint-based background search prior to being hired.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an IT related field or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and oney year of experience in programming and applications analysis including the design and maintenance of an integrated database system; or Associate degree in Computer Science or an IT related field or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in programming and applications analysis including the design and maintenance of an integrated database system; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and five years of experience in programming and applications analysis including the design and maintenance of an integrated database system; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Administrative Information

All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.