Senior Database Administrator

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oregon’s Department of Transportation seeks a Senior Database Administrator to design, implement, and optimize databases across IBM DB2, MS SQL Server, and Oracle. You’ll collaborate with teams to ensure secure data architectures and robust data governance in a hybrid office environment.

The role emphasizes data modeling, performance tuning, disaster recovery planning, and cross-institution data sharing.

Qualifications

• Seven years of information systems experience in database administration and related domains.
• Alternative: associate or bachelor degree plus required experience as specified in job posting.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models for new and existing applications.
• Design secure data exchange solutions for batch and real-time processing across cloud and in-house systems.
• Define and enforce data modeling, storage, and governance policies and procedures.
• Conduct profiling, analysis, and performance tuning to ensure high-quality, reliable databases.
• Manage relational databases, metadata repositories, and enterprise schemas with compliance and security in mind.
• Assist with data sharing, analytics initiatives, and infrastructure for reporting and AI/ML initiatives.
• Coordinate complex database installations, upgrades, and migrations across distributed environments.

Skills

Database administration

Data modeling

Performance tuning

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Associates degree or vocational IT diploma

Vocational IT training + 5 years experience

Tools

IBM DB2

MS SQL Server

Oracle

Job description

Initial Posting Date:

05/13/2026

Application Deadline:

07/31/2026

Agency:

Department of Transportation

Salary Range:

$7,807 - $11,823

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Senior Database Administrator

Job Description:

Information Systems Specialist 8 – Senior Database Administrator
Oregon Department of Transportation
Support Services Division – Information Systems Branch
Enterprise Technology Security and Database Administration
Salem / Hybrid

The role:

Join ODOT’s Enterprise Technology team as a Senior Database Administrator and help shape the data architecture that drives our mission! You’ll work with internal and external partners to design, manage, and optimize corporate databases across IBM DB2, MS SQL Server, and Oracle. If you’re passionate about building smart, efficient data solutions – apply today!

This announcement has been revised to allow it to remain open until filled. Our first application screening is scheduled for 8** :00 a.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026**. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon’s communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

A day in the life:

• Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models to support new and existing ODOT applications using DB2, MS SQL Server, Oracle, and other platforms.


• Design secure, efficient data exchange solutions for both batch and real-time processing across cloud and in-house systems.


• Define and enforce policies, procedures, and best practices for data modeling, storage, and governance.


• Conduct profiling, analysis, and performance tuning to maintain high-quality, reliable databases.


• Manage relational databases, metadata repositories, and enterprise schemas while ensuring regulatory compliance and system security.


• Provide input on data sharing, integration, and analytics initiatives, including infrastructure for reporting, AI/ML, and data products.


• Coordinate complex software installations, version upgrades, and migrations across distributed environments.


• Work with IS staff, vendors, and business units to assess needs, solve problems, and align technology with agency goals.


• Develop and execute database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery plans to minimize downtime to system failures, assist users with data issues, and train staff on database tools and best practices.


• Work in an office environment with hybrid work options available.


• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email [e-mail] .

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.


• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.


• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.


• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

Minimum qualifications:

• Seven (7) years of information systems experience in: Database administrationthat includesall ofthe following databases: SQL, Oracle, and DB2development, or a combination ofdatabase architecture and modeling, and database administration.

OR

• an associate’s degree or higher in computer science, information technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field AND 5 years of information systems experience in: Database administration that includes all of the following databases: SQL, Oracle, and DB2 , or a combination of database architecture and modeling, and database administration.

OR

• a bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or related field AND three (3) years of information systems experience in: Database administration that includes all of the following databases: SQL, Oracle, and DB2 , or a combination of database architecture and modeling, and database administration.