• Senior Database Administrator (DBA)- Elections-…

    State of Minnesota (St. Paul, MN)


    Working Title: Senior Database Administrator

     

    Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 5

    Agency: Secretary of State

    + **Job ID** : 91259

    + **Location** : St. Paul

    + **Telework Eligible** : Yes

    + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

    + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

    + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

    + **Date Posted** : 01/9/2026

    + **Closing Date** : 01/26/2026

    + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Secretary of State / Secretary of State-MAPE

    + **Division/Unit** : Secretary of State / Elections System Development

    + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

    + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

    + **Travel Required** : No

    + **Salary Range:** $39.73 - $67.92 / hourly; $82,956 - $141,816 / annually

    + **Job Class Option** : Data Systems

    + **Classified Status** : Classified

    + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

    + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Professional

    + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

     

    The work you'll do is more than just a job.

     

    At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

     

    The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State (OSS) is seeking to hire a Senior Database Administrator that is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and optimization of SQL database that supports OSS’s business applications including but not limited to the Statewide Voter Registration System, Election Reporting System, Election Night Reporting, Polling Place Finder, and Voter Information Portal. This position ensures database integrity, security, continuity, performance, and accessibility for these mission-critical systems.

     

    This position will also serve as the technical expert, advisor, and mentor to OSS staff, consultants, and partner agencies in the design, development, and support of enterprise database systems.

    Minimum Qualifications

    To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experience sufficient for comparison against the minimum qualifications and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

     

    A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field may substitute for 18 months of experience; OR a related Bachelor’s degree may substitute for one year of experience; OR a related Associate’s degree may substitute for 6 months of experience.

    + Five years of professional experience focused on database design, administration, and lifecycle management.

    + Advanced experience and a deep understanding of SQL including administration, programming, and development experience.

    + Experience working directly with business clients and information systems staff to understand requirements and develop database-based applications or solutions.

    + Experience working with C# and VB scripting as used in SSIS packages and CLR modules.

    + Experience applying application development methodologies in support of database-driven systems.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Experience developing, configuring, and working with Entity Framework.

    + Microsoft SQL Certification.

    + Experience with Reporting Services.

    + Experience in implementing operational automation using scripts such as Powershell or CLR.

    + Experience with cloud-based data environments/Azure.

    Additional Requirements

    It is the policy of the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State that all candidates submit a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

     

    SEMA4 Records Check

     

    Criminal History Check

     

    Employment Reference Check

    AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

     

    Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.