Database Administrator V

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Location:

Austin, TX.

Agency:
Health & Human Services Commission.
Department: TIERS Operations OAPD Staff.
Posting Number: 9966.
Closing Date: 01/05/2026.
Salary Range: $8,489.00 - $12,099.00 per month (Monthly Pay).

• Perform DB refreshes/clones and provide support for building development and testing DBs. (20%)
• Install, patch, and upgrade database software. (15%)
• Execute, schedule, restore, and maintain DB backups. (15%)
• Configure and maintain a highly available database architecture including Real Application Clusters (RAC), Data Guard, and Automated Storage Management (ASM). (15%)
• Troubleshoot the database software and its infrastructure; engage and support the software vendor when necessary. (10%)
• Participate in performance monitoring and root cause analysis in the DB layer and other layers as applicable. (5%)
• Provide tight security for all data and support third‑party vendor tools such as Privileged Identity Manager (PIM), Imperva Data Security Fabric, etc. (5%)
• Support Agile sprints when required. (5%)
• Provide support for the PSR Team including analyzing, troubleshooting, and executing data corrections on production databases. (5%)
• Manage accounts for users that access production data; develop procedures for documenting accounts and monitor user compliance. (5%)

• Experience supporting custom development environments.
• ITIL and governance experience preferred.
• In‑depth knowledge of Oracle internal views, shell & SQL scripting.
• Experience managing Oracle databases version 19C on Linux.
• Solid experience in managing Oracle 19C databases with ASM, RAC, and Data Guard.
• Experience developing tools to administer large numbers of test & development database environments.
• Experience with on‑call and carrying a 24x7 pager for supporting Production & Development database systems.
• Experience designing, installing & maintaining large‑size databases.
• Performance tuning large‑size databases & applications.
• Knowledge & experience in setting up infrastructure for databases in datacenters at multiple sites including cloud infrastructure.
• Experience moving live production, development and testing databases and applications hosted in different physical sites including cloud environments.
• Experience with administration of Oracle on Oracle Exa Data.
• Experience using Remedy and/or Service Now.

• ITIL Foundation Certification (preferred).
• Oracle Certified Professional (preferred).
• AWS cloud certification (preferred).

• Experience with Oracle Grid, RAC, and Data Guard (required).
• Experience with Oracle Automatic Storage Management (required).
• Experience with ITIL - Helix Remedy / Service Now (preferred).

ADA Accommodations:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the online application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at  If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre‑Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:
Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. HHSC uses E‑Verify. You must bring your I‑9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form.

Telework Disclaimer:
This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:
Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but are not limited to those listed in this posting. All active‑duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position.