Database Administrator I - EHRA - Early Career

Agency

Department of Information Technology

Division

Chief Deputy SCIO

Job Classification Title

Database Administrator I (NS)

Position Number

60087376

Grade

DT09

About Us

The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC. Services that NCDIT provides reach a client base of state and local government agencies, as well as schools, colleges and universities. NCDIT’s mission is to enable trusted business-driven solutions that meet the needs of North Carolinians. NCDIT provides technology services to state agencies and is charged with closing the digital divide by expanding availability of broadband services and promoting the adoption of affordable, high-speed internet.

Description of Work

Salary Range: $81,504 - $122,256

The position is designated Statutory Exempt (EHRA) and is exempt from the State Human Resources Act.

The Early Career Associate Program is ideal for recent graduates, early-career professionals, or those looking to transition to a new career seeking broad exposure to state IT operations.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

We currently have an opening for a Database Administrator I.

The Entry-Level Database Administrator supports the Information Technology team by assisting with the maintenance, monitoring, and administration of SQL Server, Oracle, and other cloud-based and on-prem database environments. Working under the guidance of experienced database administrators, this role provides hands-on experience in database operations, performance monitoring, backup and recovery, security administration, and troubleshooting. The position offers a strong learning opportunity for individuals looking to build a career in database management while contributing to the reliability, security, and availability of hybrid enterprise data systems.

Key Responsibilities:
• Administering and managing on-premises and cloud-based database systems
• Learning and adopting emerging cloud database technologies
• Collaborating effectively with internal and external customers

About the Division:
Software Services and the Database Services team provides a full range of database services including advanced level planning, development and maintenance of an integrated database system which contains multiple applications consisting of diverse data sets and provides concurrent accessibility of the data base by multiple customers, production support, development support, and user consulting for DIT customers and for other state agencies.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:

• 1–2 years of experience with Oracle and SQL
• Knowledge of various cloud providers

This position requires a fingerprint-based background search. Hires must agree to a fingerprint-based background search prior to being hired

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Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an IT related field or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and oney year of experience in programming and applications analysis including the design and maintenance of an integrated database system; or Associate degree in Computer Science or an IT related field or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in programming and applications analysis including the design and maintenance of an integrated database system; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and five years of experience in programming and applications analysis including the design and maintenance of an integrated database system; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Anaja Lakeiya McClinton

Recruiter Email:

dit_hr_recruitment@nc.gov