Reliability-Driven Database & Applications Admin

Laramie County; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Laramie County is seeking a Database Administrator to coordinate and enhance its database environments under general supervision. The role focuses on maintaining data integrity, uptime, security, and supporting agency IT needs.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, applying patches, performing backups, and generating reports while collaborating with development teams and users to ensure reliable data services for county operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or four years of related experience.
• Experience in database and network administration, preferably.
• Successful completion of a criminal history and background check.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain databases and applications; provide technical support to government agencies.
• Monitor system environment for security, access, functionality and uptime; resolve issues.
• Perform backup and recovery planning; test patches and upgrades.
• Develop and run custom queries and reports; distribute data to agencies and users.
• Provide technical support to application development teams; train staff as needed.
• Maintain documentation and ensure security guidelines are followed.

Skills

Relational databases

SQL troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MS Windows

AS400

SQL Server

Database backup tools

Job description

Laramie County is seeking a Database Administrator to coordinate and enhance its database environments under general supervision. The role focuses on maintaining data integrity, uptime, security, and supporting agency IT needs.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, applying patches, performing backups, and generating reports while collaborating with development teams and users to ensure reliable data services for county operations.