IT Database Administrator

WEC Business Services LLC; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

WEC Energy Group is seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) to support production, test, and development environments across multiple database servers. You will design, implement, monitor, and maintain SQL Server, Oracle, or HANA databases.

The role includes performance tuning, backup/maintenance tasks, and collaborating with development teams. It also requires on-call duties on a rotating schedule and a background check due to critical infrastructure requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Applications DBA experience preferred.
• Experience with SQL Server, Oracle, or HANA.
• Knowledge of relational DBMS and ability to script SQL queries.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Attention to detail and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues at the database, instance, and server levels in a production environment.
• Perform query and database performance tuning, schema design, capacity planning, and change control management tasks.
• Design, implement, and manage jobs for backup, re-indexing, database optimization, and related tasks.
• Contribute to database design and code reviews with application development teams.
• Install and configure SQL Server, Oracle, or HANA according to defined SOPs.
• Baseline system performance, monitor for deviation, and optimize slow queries.
• Participate in a 24x7 on-call support role on a rotating basis.
• Carry a phone for emergency response.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / IT / MIS or related

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

HANA

Job description

About Us

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation's largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.

As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don't just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.

If you're talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.

Job Summary

The Database Administrator (DBA) will provide high quality support for the production, test, and development environments by designing, implementing, managing, monitoring and maintaining multiple database servers and databases.

Job Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues at the database, instance, and server levels in a production environment.
• Perform query and database performance tuning, schema design, capacity planning, and change control management tasks.
• Design, implement, and manage jobs for backup, re-indexing, database optimization, and related tasks.
• Contribute to database design and code reviews with application development teams.
• Install and configure SQL Server, Oracle, or HANA according to defined standard operating procedures.
• Baseline system performance, monitor for deviation, and recommend and implement improvements to slow running queries.
• Participate in a 24x7 on-call support role on a rotating basis.
• Required to carry a phone for emergency response.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

This position requires unescorted access to certain critical cyber assets which would require applicants to satisfy all Company and NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection Standard 004 security requirements, which includes a background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems or a related discipline
• Applications DBA experience
• Experience with SQL Server, Oracle, or HANA
• Knowledge of relational DBMS, and ability to script and execute SQL queries
• Proven track record of working independently and in team settings
• Successful candidate will be a quick learner and demonstrate problem solving skills and the ability to collaborate with teammates, internal IT resources and clients to effectively meet business needs
• Attention to detail and good communication skills
• Willing and able to take on responsibility and be personally accountable for results

End Date: 09/17/2026

Pay Range Minimum: $68,436.68

Pay Range Maximum: $135,761.08

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

WEC Energy Group benefits

We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.