Database Administrator

Account Manager / Senior Technical Recruiter at The Ash Group

*** W2 Contract Only – No C2C – No 3rd Parties ***

The Ash Group is hiring a Database Administrator for our client (a major electricity and natural gas utility provider). This is a Hybrid 12-month contract role based in Minneapolis, MN
, offering a pay rate of $56.00 per hour. This role supports the Operational Technology (OT) side of the business, including critical SCADA and nuclear systems. We are looking for a multi-platform expert who can manage complex database environments across Oracle and SQL Server while driving automation through scripting.

• Compensation: $56.00 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).

• Support and maintain a diverse database landscape including Oracle (12c/19c/21c) and SQL Server ), along with Open Source platforms like Postgre
  
  SQL and MariaDB
  .
• Execute core DBA functions: database builds, patching, performance tuning, and capacity planning for critical infrastructure projects like the ADMS upgrade.
• Manage Backup and Recovery operations and ensure business continuity through replication technologies such as Data Guard
  , Always On Failover Clusters
  , and log shipping.
• Automate routine tasks and deployments using Korn Shell (Unix/Linux) and Power Shell (Windows) scripting.
• Partner with cross-functional application teams to diagnose performance bottlenecks and provide technical expertise in data architecture and governance.
• Utilize Service Now to manage helpdesk tickets, fulfill requests, and respond to proactive system alerts.

• Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  5+ years of hands‑on DBA experience; a background in Utility or SCADA environments is highly preferred.
• Database Mastery: Deep technical knowledge of both Oracle (RAC, ASM, Data Guard) and SQL Server (SSIS, Clustering, Always On).
• Scripting
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in PL/SQL, T‑SQL, Shell Scripting, and Power Shell for automation and complex query optimization.
• Operational
  
  Skills:
  
  Expertise in major version upgrades, database migration, and maintaining data integrity across distributed computing environments.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field, or 8 years of equivalent professional experience.

Apply today to manage the critical data infrastructure that powers our energy grid and nuclear operations.