Senior Database Administrator

The work we do in the Secretary of State’s office affects Minnesotans in all 87 counties, whether that's ensuring our election system is fair, open, impartial, and secure; making it as easy as possible for Minnesotans to set up and run their businesses; or helping protect victims of domestic violence and others who fear for their safety.

• Job : 91259
• Location
  :
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible
  :
  Yes
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 01/9/2026
• Closing Date
  : 01/26/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Secretary of State / Secretary of State-MAPE
• Division/Unit
  :
  Secretary of State / Elections System Development
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day Shift
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range
  : $39.73 - $67.92 / hourly; $82,956 - $141,816 / annually
• Job Class Option
  :
  Data Systems
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status
  :
  Exempt - Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities
  :
  Yes

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.

The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State (OSS) is seeking to hire a Senior Database Administrator that is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and optimization of SQL database that supports OSS’s business applications including but not limited to the Statewide Voter Registration System, Election Reporting System, Election Night Reporting, Polling Place Finder, and Voter Information Portal. This position ensures database integrity, security, continuity, performance, and accessibility for these mission‑critical systems.

This position will also serve as the technical expert, advisor, and mentor to OSS staff, consultants, and partner agencies in the design, development, and support of enterprise database systems.

To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experience sufficient for comparison against the minimum qualifications and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field may substitute for 18 months of experience; OR a related Bachelor’s degree may substitute for one year of experience; OR a related Associate’s degree may substitute for 6 months of experience.

• Five years of professional experience focused on database design, administration, and lifecycle management.
• Advanced experience and a deep understanding of SQL including administration, programming, and development experience.
• Experience working directly with business clients and information systems staff to understand requirements and develop database‑based applications or solutions.
• Experience working with C# and VB scripting as used in SSIS packages and CLR modules.
• Experience applying application development methodologies in support of database‑driven systems.

• Experience developing, configuring, and working with Entity Framework.
• Microsoft SQL Certification.
• Experience with Reporting Services.
• Experience in implementing operational automation using scripts such as Powershell or CLR.
• Experience with cloud‑based data environments/Azure.

It is the policy of the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State that all candidates submit a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check
• Criminal History Check
• Employment Reference Check

Applicants must apply to the MN Careers website http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Job . If you have questions about applying…