Database Administrator

Senior Technical Recruiter at The Ash Group

Summary The Ash Group is hiring a Database Administrator II for our client a major electricity and natural gas utility provider.

This is a Hybrid 12‑month contract role based in Minneapolis, MN (3 days onsite, Tue–Thu), offering a pay rate of $57.00 per hour. This role supports the Operational Technology (OT) side of the business, including critical SCADA and nuclear systems
, managing a diverse multi‑platform environment including Oracle, SQL Server, Postgre

SQL, and Maria

DB.

• Compensation: $57.00 per hour.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and direct primary care benefits. After six months of employment, enjoy a 4% matched 401(k) plan with immediate 100% vesting.
• Duration: 12‑month contract (High potential for extension).
• Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite in Minneapolis, MN).
• Schedule: Standard 40‑hour week with an on‑call rotation every 4 weeks (7‑day coverage).

• Provide comprehensive DBA support for SCADA and nuclear systems
  , ensuring the stability of critical utility infrastructure.
• Perform high‑level database administration tasks including performance tuning, patching, database builds, and complex backup/recovery operations.
• Drive efficiency through automation by writing and maintaining scripts in Korn Shell (Unix/Linux) and Power Shell (Windows).
• Monitor proactive and reactive alerts via the DBA helpdesk and manage service requests through Service Now
  .
• Collaborate with a team of 5 DBAs and various application support teams on major capital projects, such as ADMS upgrades
  .
• Execute database lifecycle management across multiple platforms:
  Oracle, SQL Server, Postgre
  
  SQL, and Maria
  
  DB.

• Experience: 5–7 years of hands‑on DBA experience is preferred. A background in utility or SCADA environments is a significant advantage.
• Multi‑Platform Expertise:
  
  Demonstrated proficiency in managing Oracle and SQL Server is required; experience with PostgreSQL and MariaDB is highly valued.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Expert knowledge of performance tuning, indexing, and backup/recovery strategies (e.g., RMAN, SQL Backups).
• Scripting: Strong ability to automate tasks using Korn Shell and Power Shell
  .
  Certifications: Microsoft or Oracle certifications (such as OCP
  ) are preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.

Apply today to join a team managing the databases that power our community’s critical energy infrastructure.

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

Information Technology

Utilities

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