IT Data Management - Journey (Database Administrator Journey)

Washington State Department of Transportation

Remote in Olympia, WA, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 2 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD 90,096.00 - 121,176.00 per year

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Skills

• Information Technology

• Preventive Maintenance

• Performance Management

• Project Management

• Continuous Improvement

• Leadership

• Microsoft Azure

• DevOps

• Enterprise Architecture

• Database Architecture

• Auditing

• Legal

• Data Security

• Research

• Prototyping

• Business Continuity Planning

• Database Security

• Regulatory Compliance

• Privacy

• Optimization

• Clustering

• High Availability

• Encryption

• Backup

• Communication

• Information Security

• Database Administration

• RDBMS

• Microsoft SQL Server

• Transact-SQL

• CISSP

• Red Gate

• Splunk

• Microsoft

• SQL

• Replication

• Windows PowerShell

• Agile

• SAFE

• Telecommunications

• Test-driven Development

• Authorization

• Finance

• Life Insurance

• Health Care

• Insurance

• Payroll

• Taxes

• Medicare

• SAP BASIS

• Recruiting

• Management

• Military

• FMLA

• Computer Science

• Data Management

• Management Information Systems

• Conflict Resolution

• Problem Solving

• Database

• Meta-data Management

• Training

• Higher Education

• Testing

• Disaster Recovery

• Recovery

• Documentation

• Job Boards

• Network

• LinkedIn

• Information Technology

• Preventive Maintenance

• Performance Management

• Project Management

• Continuous Improvement

• Leadership

• Microsoft Azure

• DevOps

• Enterprise Architecture

• Database Architecture

• Auditing

• Legal

• Data Security

• Research

• Prototyping

• Business Continuity Planning

• Database Security

• Regulatory Compliance

• Privacy

• Optimization

• Clustering

• High Availability

• Encryption

• Backup

• Communication

• Information Security

• Database Administration

• RDBMS

• Microsoft SQL Server

• Transact-SQL

• CISSP

• Red Gate

• Splunk

• Microsoft

• SQL

• Replication

• Windows PowerShell

• Agile

• SAFE

• Telecommunications

• Test-driven Development

• Authorization

• Finance

• Life Insurance

• Health Care

• Insurance

• Payroll

• Taxes

• Medicare

• SAP BASIS

• Recruiting

• Management

• Military

• FMLA

• Computer Science

• Data Management

• Management Information Systems

• Conflict Resolution

• Problem Solving

• Database

• Meta-data Management

• Training

• Higher Education

• Testing

• Disaster Recovery

• Recovery

• Documentation

• Job Boards

• Network

• LinkedIn

• Show more

• Summary

• Salary: 90,096.00 - 121,176.00 Annually

• Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA

• Job Type: Full Time - Permanent

• Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

• Job Number: 2026-07788

• Department: Dept of Children, Youth, and Families

• Division: Information Technology

• Opening Date: 10/16/2026

• Closing Date: 11/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

• Our vision is to ensure that Washington state's children and youth grow up safe and healthy -thriving physically, emotionally, and academically, nurtured by family and community.

• Job Title: IT Data Management - Journey (Database Administrator Journey)

• Location: Thurston County - Olympia, Washington Closes: November 1st, 2026

• Salary: 90,096.00 - 121,176.00 Annually

• IT plays an important role in helping DCYF support children, youth, and families by providing the technology and systems staff need to deliver effective services. From supporting social workers and Juvenile Rehabilitation facilities to developing innovative solutions, DCYF IT helps staff work more efficiently and improve outcomes for children and families across Washington. The Opportunity:

• We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator to join our mission-driven team of Data Management professionals. This is an opportunity to advance the DCYF mission of serving children, youth and families through continual improvement of Data Management services. This position will act as the Data Management representative for database security, disaster recovery/business continuity and data estate analysis. Additionally, this position will provide analysis of DCYF data assets to leadership and customers. The successful candidate must be able to work professionally & effectively with a wide variety of partners and stakeholders. Microsoft MSSQL administration & architecture experience required. Experience with Azure DevOps, Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Power Platform desired. Some of what you will get to do:

• Ensures the availability, integrity and quality of DCYF databases and related standards, processes and procedures.

• Works with Enterprise Architecture and Development teams to continuously improve database architecture standards and practices.

• Ensures data security via regular audits. Ensures security compliance with legal & DCYF standards. Continuously improves data security processes and procedures.

• Conducts database code reviews as needed.

• Implementing and exercising database disaster recovery plans.

• Providing consultation to senior management to ensure the effective use of existing and emerging data technologies.

• Monitors, analyzes and reports data estate metadata.

• Research and prototypes new upgrades and technology to improve database performance and functionality.

• Provide Data Management expertise to business continuity & disaster recovery planning.

• Analyze and tune configuration and performance of resources across the DCYF data estate.

• Develop, maintain and implement database security plans, ensuring compliance with security and privacy requirements.

• Provide consultation to senior management to ensure the effective use of existing and emerging data technologies.

Required Qualifications:

• Five years of progressively more complex problem solving experience as a Database Administrator/ Architect of large-scale databases with mission critical business functions.

• OR

• Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, data management, information systems or related field AND Four (4) years of progressively more complex problem solving experience as a Database Administrator of large-scale databases with mission critical business functions

• AND

• Working knowledge of relational database administration and development techniques for Microsoft SQL Server including installation, profiling, monitoring and optimization.

• Working knowledge of SQL server configuration including clustering, high availability, logging, encryption settings, backup and recovery strategies.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience working in a highly regulated environment where IT assets and data are subject to a broad range of State and federal information security requirements and regulations.

• Two (2) years of MSSQL database administration experience.

• AND

• The ability to take action to learn and grow

• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Additional required qualifications:

• Two years of practical experience administering MSSQL security.
• Working knowledge of relational database administration and development techniques for Microsoft SQL Server including installation, profiling, monitoring and optimization.
• Working knowledge of SQL server configuration including clustering, high availability, logging, encryption settings, backup and recovery strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Experience working in a highly regulated environment where IT assets and data are subject to a broad range of State and federal information security requirements and regulations.

Desirable/Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough understanding of Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)
• SQL certification or knowledge of SQL Server TSQL
• CISSP certification
• Knowledge of distributed monitoring tools like Redgate Monitor, Splunk or LogicMonitor
• Knowledge of Microsoft Purview, SQL replication, PowerShell and Agile Training.