Database Administrator (INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST II, OPT S)

$11,015 - $89,892/Yr

State Of Illinois - Springfield, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Springfield, IL

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Information Systems Analyst II, Opt S, who will serve as a Database Administrator. This role is crucial in supporting the Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) by performing complex professional and advisory functions in Systems Services. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining database systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and availability. This position requires a strong understanding of database management systems, data modeling, and performance tuning. The Database Administrator will work collaboratively with various teams to design, implement, and optimize database solutions that meet the needs of the agency. Additionally, the role involves troubleshooting database issues, providing technical support, and developing documentation for database processes and procedures. The ideal candidate will possess excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic and creative environment where innovative thinking is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain database systems for the Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS).
• Ensure data integrity, security, and availability of database systems.
• Perform complex professional and advisory functions in Systems Services.
• Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and optimize database solutions.
• Troubleshoot database issues and provide technical support.
• Develop documentation for database processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience in database management and administration.
• Strong knowledge of database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle).
• Proficiency in data modeling and performance tuning.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual skills are welcome.
• Experience with cloud-based database solutions.
• Knowledge of data governance and compliance standards.

Benefits

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per year
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program - voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs - Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility