IT Analyst III - Database Administrator

IT Analyst III - Database Administrator

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
Salary – $42.63 - $72.46 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid
Final date to receive applications – October 21, 2026*

* This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

The IT Analyst III Database Administrator contributes to the architecture, design, performance and long-term growth of critical database services supporting executive branch agencies. Operating in a supportive, multi-platform environment spanning on-premises (Oracle, MSSQL) and public cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure), this role offers an excellent opportunity to manage enterprise database systems while expanding your expertise in modern cloud and automation technologies.

Key responsibilities include architecting disaster recovery plans, advancing Dev Ops and automation initiatives, mentoring junior team members, and partnering cross-functionally with agency leadership, compliance officers, and line-of-business stakeholders.

This position is currently a hybrid of both in-office (2 days a week required in office and any mandatory in office meetings) and remote work days (work must be performed in Utah). Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason. The office is located at the Taylorsville State Office Building, 4315 S 2700 W, Taylorsville, UT.

All remote work must be performed within the state.

This job may be filled at either of the levels listed below. (Rate as listed or in accordance with DHRM Rules for current state employees.)

• IT Analyst III, $42.63 - $72.46 per hour
• IT Analyst II, $35.97 - $61.12 per hour
• IT Analyst I, $28.18 - $47.92 per hour

• Database Architecture & Cloud Integration: Contribute to database architecture design and cloud transitions across multi-cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure) and hybrid ecosystems, aligning technology initiatives with agency objectives and emerging industry best practices.
• Multi-Platform Database Operations: Provision, manage, and support core enterprise database environments — including Oracle, MSSQL, Amazon RDS, PostgreSQL, and other cloud database technology — leveraging deep Linux OS expertise to optimize underlying host environments.
• High Availability & Disaster Recovery: Architect and enforce comprehensive business continuity plans, robust backup strategies, and highly available architectures. Execute seamless, zero-downtime data migrations while maintaining strict RPO/RTO and data integrity standards.
• Performance Tuning & Capacity Planning: Drive full-stack observability and system health. Resolve complex performance bottlenecks, execute advanced query/index tuning, and forecast capacity needs to ensure scalable, high-performance infrastructure.
• Dev Ops & Automation Engineering: Streamline database lifecycle management by automating routine tasks and provisioning through scripting (Python, Bash) and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible, Cloud Formation) within CI/CD pipelines.
• Security, Compliance, & Governance: Enforce stringent database security postures across all platforms, managing role-based access controls (RBAC), encryption, and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Mentorship: Act as a strategic partner to line-of-business leaders, application developers, and analysts to optimize data solutions. Provide technical mentorship and operational guidance to elevate the broader DBA community.
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