Senior MSSQL DBA — Remote/Hybrid Data Management

Washington State Department of Transportation; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is seeking an experienced IT Data Management – Journey (Database Administrator Journey) to manage and secure DCYF databases in a mission-driven environment. The role focuses on database security, disaster recovery, data estate analysis, and collaboration with leadership to leverage data technologies.

The position requires Microsoft MSSQL administration, architecture experience, and knowledge of Azure DevOps, Purview, and Power Platform; it

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively more complex problem solving experience as a Database Administrator/Architect of large-scale databases.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, data management, information systems or related field and four years of relevant DB experience
• Solid knowledge of relational database administration and development for Microsoft SQL Server
• Experience with SQL Server configuration including clustering, high availability, logging, encryption, backup and recovery
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Ensures the availability, integrity and quality of DCYF databases and related standards, processes and procedures.
• Collaborates with Enterprise Architecture and Development teams to improve database architecture standards and practices.
• Maintains data security through regular audits and compliance with laws and DCYF standards.
• Conducts database code reviews as needed.
• Implements database disaster recovery plans and business continuity measures.
• Provides data management expertise to leadership and stakeholders.
• Monitors and reports on data estate metadata and quality.
• Assesses new upgrades and technologies to improve performance and functionality.

Skills

MSSQL

SQL Server

Data security

Disaster recovery

Security audits

Education

Bachelors or higher in computer science or related field

Tools

MSSQL

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Power Platform

Job description

Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is seeking an experienced IT Data Management – Journey (Database Administrator Journey) to manage and secure DCYF databases in a mission-driven environment. The role focuses on database security, disaster recovery, data estate analysis, and collaboration with leadership to leverage data technologies.

The position requires Microsoft MSSQL administration, architecture experience, and knowledge of Azure DevOps, Purview, and Power Platform; it