Remote Azure SQL DBA — State IT Data & Security

State of Washington; Tumwater (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Washington Office of the Secretary of State (OSOS) Division of Information Technology is seeking a permanent IT DBA to manage statewide databases, design cloud-based architectures, and ensure security and availability of critical data across OSOS systems.

Responsibilities include database administration, testing, and support for OSOS applications, working with senior IT staff to modernize and safeguard enterprise data while meeting regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Four years of information technology experience in consulting, analyzing, designing, programming, or maintaining software applications.
• 1 year of experience in Azure SQL or other cloud-based environments.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to use a PC and standard software to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Manages and maintains statewide electronic records databases.
• Designs and implements database architectures including cloud-based databases.
• Oversees performance, security, and availability of databases.

Skills

IT experience

Azure SQL

Cloud environments

Data modeling

SQL proficiency

English literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree

Master’s degree

Tools

SQL Server

Azure

Elastic Search

Job description

The State of Washington Office of the Secretary of State (OSOS) Division of Information Technology is seeking a permanent IT DBA to manage statewide databases, design cloud-based architectures, and ensure security and availability of critical data across OSOS systems.

Responsibilities include database administration, testing, and support for OSOS applications, working with senior IT staff to modernize and safeguard enterprise data while meeting regulatory requirements.