Lead Database Administrator - ITS5

Working Title : Lead Database Administrator

Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 5

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

• Job ID: 93576

• Location: St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes #LI-Hybrid

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted: 05/05/2026

• Closing Date: 05/14/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services

• Division/Unit: Department of Health/Automation and Integration

• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

• Days of Work: Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $39.73 - $67.92 hourly; $85,900 - $141,817 annually

• Job Class Option: Data Systems

• Classified Status: Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

• FLSA : Exempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) *:* Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). The MNIT MDH team provides services for over 250+ applications and delivers the information technology to drive one of the leading public health systems in the nation. You will support an agency that works to protect, maintain, and improve the health of all Minnesotans.

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 (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) *:*

Position requires a 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, PostgreSQL, or similar, including monitoring, performance tuning, and system optimization.

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining database structures and data models, including ensuring data integrity, security, and recovery processes.

• Leading or providing technical guidance on complex database or IT projects, including collaboration with developers, business stakeholders, and IT operations teams.

• Troubleshooting and resolving complex database and system issues, including analyzing performance data and implementing solutions to improve system reliability and efficiency.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences and collaborate across teams to support enterprise IT solutions.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding.

• Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experiences.

Education in Information Technology (IT) or an IT related field may substitute for experience as follows: a master's degree for eighteen (18) months of experience; a bachelor's degree for one (1) year; and an associate's degree for six (6) months.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced experience with database performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning in enterprise environments.

• Experience with multiple database platforms (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, 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, including providing guidance, training, and knowledge sharing on database administration practices.

• Experience supporting large-scale or enterprise IT projects, including coordinating database activities across development, testing, and production environments.

• 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.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)

• Criminal History Check

• Reference Check

• Social Security and Address Verification

• Education Verification

• Other legally required checks

Minnesota IT Services does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Minnesota IT Services is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-983 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.