Working Title: Hybrid Sql Server DBA/Developer
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 91645
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 : 02/11/2026
Closing Date : 02/17/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Office of Enterprise Tech / Database Operations
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $37.07 - $61.14 / hourly; $77,402 - $127,660 / annually
Job Class Option : Data Systems
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Professional Employees (MAPE)
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
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 will be part of the Enterprise Services team, which delivers a full suite of services to state agencies, boards, councils, and commissions, and many central services to local government partners.
Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) is seeking an experience Cloud & On-Prem Database Administrator to join our Database Services team. This role is responsible for the administration, design, and strategic leadership of large complex database environments supporting State of Minnesota agencies. This role focuses primarily on Microsoft SQL Server (on-premises and Azure) while providing cross-platform support for Db2 and Oracle.
In this position, you will lead database projects, evaluate emerging technologies, and contribute to enterprise standards and policy development. Key responsibilities include implementing and managing high-availability database solutions, designing and enforcing security and disaster recover protocols, developing ETL processes, and providing expert performance tuning and troubleshooting. In addition, you will mentor junior staff and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, secure, and optimized database operations.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 600 North Robert Street, 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 four (4) years of IT related experience in database administration and management across on-premises and cloud environments.
Experience must include:
Administration and management of Microsoft SQL Server (on-premises and Azure) including Managed-Instances, Azure SQL, HA Configuration with Windows-Clusters and AlwaysOn.
Implementing and maintaining database security back-up/recovery, performance tuning, and disaster recovery strategies.
Provisioning and managing Azure Resources (including Resource-Grp, SQLMI, Windows/Linux VMs, Storage-Accounts, Network cfg).
Developing and supporting ETL solutions using tools such as SSIS.
Automating database administration tasks using scripting language on Windows and Linux (e.g., CloudShell, PowerShell, Korn/Bourne Shell, Azure-CLI commands) and use of DevOps/Github for source control.
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
Eight (8) years of experience with SQL Server running on Azure.
Experience supporting multiple database platforms such as Db2 and Oracle.
Experience with cloud database platforms and services (e.g. Azure SQL, AWS RDS, Google Cloud).
Experience with ITSM tools (Helix or ServiceNow).
Experience with creating and maintaining Power BI reports.
Experience with automation and orchestration tools for database management (e.g., Ansible).
Professional certification such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Oracle Certified Professional.
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
CJIS Background Check
Other legally required checks
Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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.
