Lead Database Administrator

Working Title :
Lead Database Administrator

Job Class
:
Information Technology Specialist 5

Agency
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Minnesota IT Services

This position provides advanced professional expertise in database administration, supporting relational database management systems (RDBMS) such as Oracle Enterprise Server and Microsoft SQL Server. Responsibilities include monitoring day‑to‑day database operations, performing system patching and upgrades, and planning for future database implementations and enhancements. The position also promotes and ensures adherence to database management standards, best practices, procedures, and guidelines across the division.

Database Administrator (DBA) responsibilities at this level are highly complex and broad in scope, requiring minimal direction. The position leads database administration efforts, independently managing priorities while providing guidance and technical direction to others.

As a Level 5 DBA, this role serves as a subject matter expert, performing complex database administration activities and collaborating with business partners, application development teams, and IT operations. The position provides consultation on all RDBMS‑related initiatives, supporting system design, development, testing, implementation, and ongoing operations. This role coordinates database‑related implementation planning and release activities and ensures solutions align with enterprise standards and business needs.

Additionally, the position mentors and coaches less experienced DBAs, including recommending training approaches and supporting skill development across the team.

This position requires an employee to be onsite at 625 N. Robert St. Saint Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location. Telework for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements.

• Minimum of five (5) years of IT related experience in database management functions.
• Experience must include:
• Administering and supporting relational database management systems (RDBMS) such as Oracle, SQL Server, Postgre
  
  SQL, or similar, including monitoring, performance tuning, and system optimization.
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining database structures and data models, ensuring data integrity, security, and recovery processes.
• Leading or providing technical guidance on complex database or IT projects.
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex database and system issues.
• Communicating technical information effectively to both technical and non‑technical audiences and collaborating across teams.
• Communicating clearly and effectively to facilitate mutual understanding.
• Customer‑focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution‑oriented problem‑solving.
• Education in Information Technology (IT) or a related field may substitute for experience as follows: a master’s degree for 18 months of experience; a bachelor’s degree for 1 year; an associate’s degree for 6 months.

• Advanced experience with database performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning in enterprise environments.
• Experience with multiple database platforms (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, Postgre
  
  SQL, MySQL) and supporting tools across complex environments.
• Experience with database security, backup and recovery strategies, and disaster recovery planning in compliance with enterprise standards.
• Experience leading or mentoring technical staff.
• Experience supporting large‑scale or enterprise IT projects.
• Experience working with Unix/Linux, Java, and Perl environments and scripting or automation tools to support database administration tasks.
• Experience participating in strategic planning, governance, or technology committees to influence database standards, policies, and long‑term IT direction.

• Must pass all legally required checks prior to employment (SEMA4 Records Check for current and past state employees, Criminal History Check, Reference Check, Social Security and Address Verification, and other legally required checks).

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