IT DBA Journey

The Office of Secretary of State (OSOS) offers some of the most unique and diverse job opportunities in state government. Its critical responsibilities include: ensuring a fair and accurate elections process; connecting Washingtonians through the power of libraries; protecting our important government records; and registering corporations and charities. The Secretary of State also administers vital community programs that inspire giving, document our history, and assist crime survivors in avoiding further abuse.

This independent office under the state Constitution operates from facilities in the Olympia area and statewide.

The OSOS is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values of integrity, service excellence, visionary leadership, collaboration and teamwork. It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance. The benefits of working in state government also include potential eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Visit our website at:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The Division of Information Technology (IT) ensures that all technology systems within OSOS business programs run smoothly, securely, and efficiently. We are the strategic partner in driving business goals, improving operational efficiency, and safeguarding critical data and systems. IT is deeply involved in ensuring the seamless flow of information, providing scalability and innovation, handling everything from hardware, software and tools to complex systems delivering valuable customer experience.

Permanent, Full-Time

The Application and Data Management program is responsible to provide core IT application and data management maintenance and support, while striving for continuous modernization and innovation of existing systems supported within OSOS IT in partnership with Business. This position provides database administration, unit testing and technical support for OSOS IT applications, under the direction of senior IT staff. This position assists with consulting, designing, and quality assurance for system enhancements, maintenance of the data base, fully resolves and test system defects, and provides system support to business users on a continuous basis.

• Manages and improves statewide electronic records databases.
• Responsible for data storage repositories. This includes any future storage that serves as the digital object repository. It also includes future storage like Elastic Search which is used for meta data searches.
• Designs and implements database architectures, including the development and upkeep of cloud-based databases.
• Oversees and ensures the performance, security, and availability of databases.
• Develops strategies for database expansion and storage capacity needs.
• Evaluates recovery scenarios and establishes backup requirements. This includes designing and executing backup and recovery procedures and schedules.
• Ensures data integrity, enforces security protocols, and guarantees compliance with data regulations.
• Builds and maintains processing environments, including development, testing, and production systems.
• Requests storage allocation, writes database scripts, and prepares data for loading.

• Requests storage allocation, writes database scripts, and prepares data for loading.
• Manages applications for reviewing repository data.
• Monitors database systems to maintain secure services and minimize downtime.
• Stays current with the latest Azure technologies, trends, and techniques.
• Responsible for creating and documenting security protocols and emergency database recovery plans.

• Supports internal staff and external customers in troubleshooting issues.

• Four years
  of information technology experience such as: consulting, analyzing, designing, programming, installing and/or maintaining computer software applications; providing customer or technical support in information technology disciplines.
  • OR
    An associate’s degree in technology or related field with 2 years of Information Technology experience*.
  • OR
    A bachelor’s degree in technology or…