Database Administrator

Job Summary

As a Database Administrator, the successful candidate will perform database administration tasks with minimal guidance from senior staff, for the implementation and operation of a variety of database systems and applications running on Linux and Windows server platforms, containers and Azure. The tasks include creation of data fix scripts, database design, database analysis, database information assurance and security, database installation, database configuration, and database performance monitoring and tuning.

The successful candidate will be responsible for mentoring junior staff.

• Perform database administration assignments essential to the implementation and operation of database systems and applications running on Linux and Windows server platforms.
• Support the complete software development life cycle from conception to deployment in an Agile environment, including creation of DDL and data change scripts as part of the iteration activities aligning with current Database standards.
• Support data replication processes and reporting environments.
• Improve indexing strategies.
• Support ETL/ELT processes.
• Review and ensure database integrity using standardized support tools.
• Ensure tasks are performed in accordance with database administration guidelines, standards and procedures for application development, implementation, testing and migration.
• Modify and test changes to previously developed database artifacts.
• Support automated testing and provide feedback to team leadership.
• Support both Dev Ops and Database Feature development.
• Review and update documentation for processes, data models and other database artifacts using standardized tools.
• Partner with teams to document cataloging, lineage, and data stewardship, while ensuring data quality, security and compliance.
• Perform troubleshooting, debugging and upgrades of TRS database management systems as directed.
• Be available to troubleshoot SQL Server service outages even after hours and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Open to new ideas and encourages innovative practices amongst peers.
• Practices positive interactions - leans on encouragement in place of judgment.
• Impresses responsibility on others by displaying ownership in tasks.
• Acts in the interest of the overall team.
• Able to multi-task in a fast paced, fluid work environment.
• Capable of presenting technical ideas and concepts in business-friendly language.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff and suggestions to senior staff.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3+ years of database administration experience with SQL Server.
• 3+ years of complex SQL/DDL script creating and performance tuning experience.
• Experience with database design and implementation.
• Experience with data replication.
• Understanding the difference between OLTP vs OLAP, Object Oriented and Relational database design, and STAR, Snowflake, Galaxy Schemas structures.
• ETL/ELT Experience.

• C# experience.
• SSIS, SSRS, BI/reporting tools experience.
• Data Mart/Warehouse experience.
• Retirement systems experience.
• SQL Sentry experience.
• Power Shell experience.
• Knowledge of LINQ.

Work Hours:

8:30 - 4:30 M-F

Headquarter

Location:

2815 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL

Work County:
Sangamon

Agency Contact:
Christina Lonbom

Email: clonbom

Phone #:

Posting Group:
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

TRS is a non-code state agency.

TRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or completing any pre-employment testing, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at , or HRServices.