Statewide Database Engineer - Cloud & HA

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Louisiana's Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services seeks a high-level technical lead for database systems within the Data Center Operations Section. The role requires advanced skills in database platforms, on-premises, virtualization, and cloud environments, plus coordination with vendors and internal teams.

The incumbent will manage planning, design, backup/recovery, performance tuning, high availability, security, and documentation, while guiding developers and

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in information technology; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR
• An associate's degree in information technology; OR
• A bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Performs day-to-day administration, maintenance, and support of database systems serving multiple state agencies and critical business applications.
• Installs, configures, upgrades, patches, monitors, and maintains database platforms in on-premises, virtualized, and cloud environments.
• Performs database backup and recovery, performance monitoring and tuning, capacity management, security configuration, and high availability and disaster recovery support.
• Coordinates database maintenance activities, including after-hours work when required to meet business availability requirements.
• Works with vendors and internal technical teams to troubleshoot database software and configuration issues and implement appropriate solutions.
• Provides technical support and guidance to application developers, system administrators, technical support personnel, and end users regarding database configuration, performance, connectivity, availability, and functionality.
• Develops and maintains technical documentation, procedures, configuration standards, and operational runbooks.
• Performs problem determination and resolution for database-related incidents and service requests reported by application users and technical staff.
• Provides Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical support based on the complexity of the issue and established support procedures.
• Investigates database availability, performance, connectivity, backup and recovery, security, and application-related issues using database monitoring, diagnostic, logging, and performance analysis tools.
• Coordinates with application, infrastructure, network, security, cloud, and vendor teams to troubleshoot issues and identify root causes. Documents resolutions and follows up with users and technical teams as necessary.
• Provides database administration and technical support for assigned projects and initiatives.
• Participates in the design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance of database solutions, including new database installations, upgrades, migrations, high availability configurations, disaster recovery solutions, and cloud database implementations.
• Assists with evaluating and implementing database tools and technologies.
• Uses scripting and automation to improve routine database administration tasks and operational efficiency.
• Works with senior database administrators and other technical teams on complex projects and technical issues.
• Participates in knowledge-sharing and training activities and develops familiarity with database technologies, cloud services, automation practices, security practices, and enterprise database standards.
• Provides technical advice and assistance to management, application teams, system administrators, and other technical personnel regarding database administration, capacity planning, performance, availability, security, backup and recovery, and emerging database technologies.
• Assists with technology evaluations, product research, and technical planning activities.
• Keeps current with database technology, cloud services, automation tools, security practices, vendor recommendations, technical documentation, and industry trends relevant to the State's database environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned to provide reliable, secure, and effective database services.

Skills

IT experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree in information technology

Job description

The State of Louisiana's Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services seeks a high-level technical lead for database systems within the Data Center Operations Section. The role requires advanced skills in database platforms, on-premises, virtualization, and cloud environments, plus coordination with vendors and internal teams.

The incumbent will manage planning, design, backup/recovery, performance tuning, high availability, security, and documentation, while guiding developers and