Database Administrator II

IDR, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full Benefits (Medical, Vision, Dental

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Award-winning employer

Job summary

IDR, Inc. is seeking a Database Administrator II to join our team in Minneapolis, MN. The role focuses on supporting critical enterprise database environments in a utilities setting, ensuring stability, performance, and business continuity.

The candidate will manage Oracle and SQL Server across dev, test, and production, with additional work on PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB. Strong scripting (PowerShell, Shell/KornShell) is required to drive automation and reliability.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of hands-on database administration experience.
• Strong hands-on experience administering Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, and/or MariaDB.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain enterprise database environments within a utility organization.
• Administer Oracle and SQL Server databases across development, test, and production environments.
• Support PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB environments as needed.
• Collaborate with application support, infrastructure, development, and architecture teams.

Skills

Oracle DB

SQL Server

PowerShell

Shell/KornShell

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MariaDB

Oracle Database

Job description

IDR is seeking a Database Administrator II to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Minneapolis, MN. This role involves supporting critical operational technology environments within the utilities sector, including distribution, transmission, and nuclear applications. The position offers the chance to work on enterprise database environments with a focus on stability, performance, and business continuity.

Position Overview for the Database Administrator II:

• Support and maintain enterprise database environments supporting operational technology within a utility organization
• Administer Oracle and SQL Server databases across development, test, and production environments
• Support PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB environments as needed
• Perform database backup, recovery, performance tuning, patching, and upgrades
• Collaborate closely with application support, infrastructure, development, and architecture teams

Requirements for the Database Administrator II:

• 5–7 years of hands-on database administration experience preferred
• Strong hands-on experience administering Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases
• Experience supporting databases across test, development, and production environments
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, and/or MariaDB
• Strong scripting and automation experience using PowerShell and Shell/KornShell

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row