Senior Database Administrator

Madison Gas and Electric; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility provider in the United States is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to manage Microsoft SQL Server environments and support Oracle databases. The role requires over 7 years of experience in database administration, focusing on high availability and security practices. Responsibilities include performance optimization, disaster recovery planning, and collaboration with application teams. Ideal candidates will have strong SQL skills and a degree in Computer Science or related fields. This is a critical role for ensuring business continuity.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience administering enterprise-scale Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle database environments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting business-critical systems with high availability and security requirements.
• Experience implementing automation and process improvements in a production database environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate independently in managing Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Administer, monitor, and optimize SQL Server and Oracle environments.
• Perform, automate, and continually improve database maintenance and monitoring.
• Design, implement, and maintain disaster recovery solutions.
• Implement database security controls and compliance standards.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft SQL Server administration and performance tuning

Working knowledge of Oracle database administration and troubleshooting

Database security, auditing, and compliance controls

Backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning

Automation and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, T-SQL, PL/SQL)

Monitoring and alerting tools for enterprise databases

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Job description

Senior Database Administrator (Microsoft SQL Server - Primary)

Infrastructure and Operations

Job Purpose

The Senior Database Administrator (DBA) serves primarily as a Microsoft SQL Server administrator, with working knowledge and hands‑on support capabilities for Oracle database environments. This role provides advanced technical leadership to support business‑critical applications through proactive maintenance, automation, performance optimization, and disaster recovery readiness, while protecting data integrity and minimizing operational risk.

Core Responsibilities

Note: This list is not all inclusive.

• Operate with a high degree of independence in managing Microsoft SQL Server environments, while sharing collective responsibility for platform health, standards, and outcomes as part of a collaborative DBA team.
• Administer, monitor, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments, with working support for Oracle database platforms, to ensure high availability, performance, and reliability.
• Perform, automate, and continually improve database maintenance and monitoring activities, including backups, restores, patching, upgrades, capacity planning, and health checks.
• Diagnose and resolve complex database performance, availability, and data integrity issues, and provide architectural guidance to support long‑term scalability and reliability.
• Design, implement, and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity solutions, including regular testing and validation.
• Implement and enforce database security controls and compliance standards in coordination with Security and GRC teams.
• Partner with application development, infrastructure, and business teams to support database‑dependent systems throughout their lifecycle.
• Support database platform lifecycle initiatives, including upgrades, modernization efforts, and decommissioning of legacy systems.
• Contribute to operational reporting and metrics, including backup success, restore testing, availability trends, and incident analysis.
• Participate in on‑call rotations and incident response for mission‑critical database systems.
• Document standards, procedures, and configurations and support knowledge sharing and peer development within the DBA team.

Note: These are in addition to MGE’s Core Competencies.

Technical/Professional Expertise

• Collaborative Problem Solving – Works effectively with fellow DBAs, application teams, infrastructure, and security partners to resolve issues and improve system outcomes.
• Independent Execution – Handles complex tasks with minimal oversight while maintaining alignment with team standards and shared platform responsibilities.
• Manages Complexity – Evaluates interconnected systems, prioritizes effectively, and approaches problems with structured analysis.
• Ensures Accountability – Follows through on commitments related to availability, security, and recoverability; contributes to team‑wide reliability.
• Continuous Improvement – Identifies opportunities to automate, streamline, modernize, and reduce manual operational work.
• Knowledge Sharing – Documents solutions and shares insights to strengthen team capability and support collective success.

Skills

• Advanced Microsoft SQL Server administration and performance tuning.
• Working knowledge of Oracle database administration and troubleshooting.
• Database security, auditing, and compliance controls.
• Backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Automation and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, T‑SQL, PL/SQL, or similar).
• Monitoring and alerting tools for enterprise databases.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience

7+ years of progressive experience administering enterprise‑scale Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle database environments.

Demonstrated experience supporting business‑critical systems with high availability and security requirements.

Experience implementing automation and process improvements in a production database environment.