Database Administrator

Overview

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Date Opened:
Nov 3, 2025 |

Location:

AUSTIN, TX.

Functional

Title:

Database Administrator

Job Title: Database Administrator III

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: DSHS Public Health Support COV

Posting Number: 10925

Closing Date: 02/01/2026

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-25

Salary Range: $5,797.66 - $9,508.25 per month

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Shift: Day

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST

The Database Administrator is responsible for the maintenance, administration, and performance of databases including SQL Server, Mongo

DB, and Postgre

SQL. Main responsibilities include:

• (40%) Coordinates the installation of database software and migrations, ensures migrations are tested and validated, provides triage support, and oversees database structure modifications.
• (30%) Plans and troubleshoots Postgre
  
  SQL databases, ensuring security, performance, and data integrity; collaborates with developers and maintains documentation.
• (10%) Makes requested changes/update to database structure and data to ensure security, integrity and availability; prepares regular reports.
• (10%) Maintains database backup and recovery infrastructure.
• (5%) Assists in developing strategic plans, budgeting, and reporting to management.
• (5%) Participates in disaster response or COOP activation, possibly requiring alternate shift patterns or location changes.

• A bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field, computer science or information technology is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of experience as a Database Administrator with at least one of: SQL, Microsoft Azure, Mongo
  
  DB, Postgre
  
  SQL.
• 3 to 5 years of hands‑on work experience as a Database Administrator.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Willingness to work onsite at an Austin, TX HHS office three or more days per week.

• Knowledge of cloud database management, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS – SQL Server integration.
• Advanced skill with SQL Server administration functions.
• Skill with SQL performance tuning and optimization.
• Skill with SQL high availability and disaster recovery.
• Skill with SQL database security, scripting, automation, monitoring and alerting.
• Skilled with Postgre
  
  SQL.
• Skilled in Mongo
  
  DB administration, replication, sharding, experience with enterprise‑level deployments.
• Ability to complete performance tuning, high availability, large‑scale production environment monitoring and maintenance.

Certification in Mongo DB or Postgre

SQL preferred.

• Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds; salary determined by budgetary limits.
• Selected candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• The selected candidate must be willing to work from an HHS office located in Austin, designated by the hiring manager.

HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for qualified individuals with a disability.

Applicants may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. HHSC uses E‑Verify. I‑9 documentation must be brought on first day.

This position may be eligible for telework. All HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies and supervisor discretion.