Database Administrator (Austin)

About the role

Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to join our team. This position is based in Austin and requires a Texas residency.

Responsibilities

• Documents database processes and interfaces.
• Defines and documents the technical architecture of the mainframe DB2 database, including the physical components and their functionality, data models and data dictionaries.
• Collaborates with the Mainframe DBA team and developers to promote DB2 database objects from lower to higher environments.
• Maintains disaster recovery procedures and participates in disaster recovery tests and actual recoveries as needed.
• Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and agency laws, rules, policies, and procedures, including IT Handbook and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Contributes to teamwork and communicates effectively.
• Promotes an image of IT excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer information systems, computer science, management information systems, or related technical field and 6 years’ related work experience.
• Experience and understanding of mainframe based relational databases.
• Experience overseeing the design and maintenance of database structures and developing policies and procedures designed to ensure the integrity of the database environment.
• Experience assessing future information requirements, developing goals and objectives for improvement and use of an efficient and cost-effective database system.
• Experience in designing, recommending, and implementing procedures necessary to backup and recovery databases from hardware and software failures.
• Recommends and implements necessary database security standards and controls.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a team of database administrators, analysts and developers to complete work assignments.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively, both orally and in writing to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, coworkers, and vendors.
• Ability to work independently while understanding the need for communicating and coordinating work efforts with others.
• Ability to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues.

Qualifications

• Database Administrator III: Three years of full-time experience in computer programming and/or systems analysis.
• Database Administrator IV: Four years of full-time experience in computer programming and/or systems analysis.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary: $7,000.00 - $8,750.00/month
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
• Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits

Schedule

The position is full-time and works a standard 40-hour week.

Pay

Starting salary range: $7,000.00 - $8,750.00/month