Database Administrator

Civil Service Status

This is a Civil Service position

Hours of Work

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Overtime and weekend work as required.

Tentative Start Date

May 2024

Job Summary

Under general direction of the IT Operations Manager, the Database Administrator will be responsible for the development, performance, integrity, and security for all Westcom and City of West Des Moines applications, totaling 200+ databases.

Supports Enterprise Data Architecture, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Reports, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), File Transfer Protocol (FTP), SQL Always On, Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) and database Back-ups. Oversees database Restore/Recover and security. Installs SQL Server software and application databases. Will conduct performance monitoring, tuning and review error logs.

May also lead and project manage activities related to the support, deployment, configuration, and usage of enterprise and departmental infrastructure or application related initiatives. This may include assisting in the selection and implementation of application and technology systems, business process improvements and procedural analysis, management of interfaces and system set up for technology related initiatives. May also project manage technology vendor relationships on behalf of the City.

Deadline to Apply

March 17, 2024 at 11:59 pm

Job Description

Database Administrator