Database Administrator II (Remote from anywhere in Colorado)
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Salary
$90,000.00 - $108,000.00 Annually
Location
Statewide, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
EGB92853 (08/26)
Department
Governor's Office of Information Technology
Opening Date
08/18/2026
Closing Date
8/27/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
(Remote from anywhere in CO)
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
oit_hr@state.co.us
Type of Announcement
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
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Together, we innovate for a stronger Colorado
The work of employees at the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is challenging and diverse because the needs of agencies, customers and Coloradans constantly evolve. But our focus never changes: improve the lives of all Coloradans through innovation and collaboration. We're building one of the nation's leading government IT organizations by reimagining how we support agencies, building first-of-their-kind applications, and creating an inclusive, collaborative culture, together. Join us in the important work of providing equitable access to services.
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Description of Job
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please review your application to ensure completion. For the most equitable applicant experience, OIT's hiring team considers only the contents of your application to review your qualifications. Please do not include any attachments (such as resume or cover letter) with your application as these items are not used by OIT's hiring team.
As a Database Administrator II, you will manage the full lifecycle of enterprise databases across on-premises environments (SQL Server, Oracle) and multi-cloud platforms (primarily AWS, along with GCP/Azure). You will play a key role in driving database automation, maintaining high availability, and supporting modern CI/CD pipelines. Some of the day to day opportunities include: Automation & DevOps:
Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for database deployments using Azure DevOps and GitHub. Automate infrastructure provisioning and routine DBA tasks using Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell and unix shell scripts. Work within an Agile framework using Azure DevOps Boards on-prem and in the cloud for source control.Multi-cloud administration experience across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Database Administration & Operations:
Provision, configure, and monitor database services including SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and cloud-native database services. Proactively tune database environments to optimize performance and prevent outages. Manage backup, recovery, and maintenance plans (nightly/weekly/monthly) aligned with SLAs and disaster recovery standards. Collaborate with cross functional teams and participate with database deployments
Security & Support:
Implement security best practices, perform regular vulnerability scans, and maintain system compliance.
Respond to service requests, resolve technical issues, and document database configurations and standard procedures.
Participate in an on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support for critical production issues.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis. This is a skills-based job announcement. The required minimum qualifications and/or education (if substituting for the proven experience, knowledge, and skills), are as follows: Minimum Qualifications:
A minimum of three (3) years of dedicated professional experience in Database Administration.
Solid hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server and working knowledge of Oracle, MySql and PostgreSql. Experience building and managing Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines for database deployments.Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible. Experience migrating on-premises databases to cloud environments (AWS , Azure or GCP). Proficiency in scripting with PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Unix shell scripting.
Substitutions:
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis, but cannot completely substitute for these qualifications.
Training or Certification related to the work assigned to the position will be assigned credit towards substitution for experience and/or education, but cannot completely substitute for these qualifications.
If the minimum qualifications include a degree requirement, additional appropriate paid or unpaid experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified in database technologies (e.g., Microsoft, AWS or Azure certified Database Administration).
Hands-on experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL.
Conditions of Employment:
OIT employees must comply with any screening procedures in place at state agency locations where they might perform work.
A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Post-employment background checks will be required for specific agencies as business needs dictate, which may include a polygraph exam, fingerprint-based criminal history search, reference checks, and a drug test.
This position may require travel within the specified geographic area, and to locations across the state as needed.
Supplemental Information
If this posting indicates "remote from anywhere in CO" in the title, periodic reporting to the primary state work location designated for the position is required. All remote work must be performed in Colorado.
While candidates from out of state will be considered for this role, the candidate selected for the position must relocate and reside in Colorado on the first day of their new position. A reasonable timeframe for relocation will be established on an individual basis, while considering business needs, and determining a start date.
We know it's important to support each other, and that means having a healthy balance of work and personal time. Visit our benefits (https://oit.colorado.gov/careers/benefits) to learn more about some of our great offerings that allow us all to have fulfilling lives.
Visit our How to Apply webpage (https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply) to learn more about our application process and what to expect after you apply.
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
The Governor's Office of Information Technology is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator at OIT_HR@state.co.us or call (303) 764-7900.
This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies based upon business need.
The Governor's Office of Information Technology does NOT offer sponsored Visas for employment purposes.
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State of Colorado
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