Senior Database Administrator

Oregon Department of Human Services; Salem (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Department of Transportation seeks a Senior Database Administrator to join our Enterprise Technology team in Salem with hybrid work options.

You will design, manage, and optimize databases across IBM DB2, MS SQL Server, and Oracle, supporting data sharing, analytics, and data products while ensuring security and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of information systems experience in database administration.
• Experience documenting DBA processes for MS SQL, IBM DB2 and Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models for DB2, MS SQL Server, and Oracle.
• Design secure, efficient data exchange solutions for batch and real-time processing.
• Define and enforce data modeling, storage and governance policies and procedures.
• Conduct profiling, analysis and performance tuning to ensure high-quality databases.
• Manage relational databases, metadata repositories and enterprise schemas with compliance and security.

Skills

Database administration

Data modeling

Governance

Performance tuning

Cloud/on-prem integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/related

Associate's degree in IT/related

Master's degree in IT/CS/related

Tools

IBM DB2

MS SQL Server

Oracle

Job description

Senior Database Administrator

Position Type: Employee

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. 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 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. Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

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 administration that includes all of the following databases: SQL, Oracle, & DB2 development, or a combination of database 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.
• OR master's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field AND one (1) year 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.

What we’d like to see:

• Experience in Database architecture, design, and implementation.
• Experience documenting DBA processes for MS SQL, IBM DB2 and Oracle, handing these processes off, and provide training as needed, in support of said processes.

We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.

Additional information: This recruitment will remain open until filled. Our first application screening is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on Friday, 07/31/2026, but we may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after this screening date. We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension]. The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process. We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies. We will conduct name-based and fingerprint-based criminal background checks on final candidates under consideration for this position. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position. You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff…

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