SQL Database Administrator (Information Systems Analyst II, Opt. S)

Position Overview

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as an SQL Database Administrator performing complex installations, systems configurations, testing, and implementation of software, hardware, and operating systems. In this role you will conduct and coordinate in-depth feasibility studies involving substantial technical research and systems analysis. In addition, you will serve as project coordinator for full-range major/complex projects, very large hardware/software deployments and installations across multiple agencies and locations. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Essential Functions

• Under administrative direction, serves as an SQL Database Administrator for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), performing complex installations, systems configurations, testing, and implementation of software, hardware, and operating systems for Data Center Operations/Midrange Wintel.
• Conducts and coordinates in-depth feasibility studies involving substantial technical research and systems analysis.
• Performs advanced problem diagnostics of complex operating systems and problems.
• Serves as project coordinator for full-range major/complex projects, very large hardware/software deployments, and installations across multiple agencies and locations.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience in Systems Services or a related Information Technology field.

Specialized Skills

• Requires three (3) years of professional SQL database administrative experience with expertise in troubleshooting and optimizing Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) or tabular data models and deploying the models as databases to an Analysis Services instance, processing data loads proficiently, and configuring user permissions to ensure secured and controlled data access.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience managing Microsoft SQL Server (all current Microsoft supported versions) VMware, Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Microsoft Windows Server operating system support (all current Microsoft supported versions), and technical concepts including Risk Management, Web Applications, Workflow, Data Management and Business Continutiy Planning.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience implementing and managing Microsoft SQL High Availability features, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) to support enterprise reporting and data integration solutions.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience performing installation, configuration, performance troubleshooting, optimization, backup, and recovery of an SQL Server.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional SQL database administrative experience with expertise in troubleshooting and optimizing Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) or tabular data models and deploying the models as databases to an Analysis Services instance, processing data loads proficiently, and configuring user permissions to ensure secured and controlled data access.
• Three (3) years of professional experience managing Microsoft SQL Server (all current Microsoft supported versions) VMware, Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Microsoft Windows Server operating system support (all current Microsoft supported versions), and technical concepts including Risk Management, Web Applications, Workflow, Data Management and Business Continuity Planning.
• Three (3) years of professional experience implementing and managing Microsoft SQL High Availability features, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) to support enterprise reporting and data integration solutions.
• Three (3) years of professional experience performing installation, configuration, performance troubleshooting, optimization, backup, and recovery of an SQL Server.
• Extensive knowledge of the methods, procedures, and techniques of conducting feasibility studies for system conversions and enhancements, including developing IT analysis, recommendations, and implementation plans
• Three (3) years of professional experience implementing and managing cloud-native and hybrid data platform solutions using SQL Server and Azure SQL services, including evaluating and implementing migration strategies between Azure and on-premises environments.
• Three (3) years of professional experience coordinating large-scale IT projects, managing deployments, assigning tasks, providing technical guidance, and integrating project components into final deliverables.
• Ability to analyze data logically and exercise sound judgement in defining and evaluating problems of an operational or procedural nature.
• Developed verbal and written communication skills to present technical information to others with clarity and precision.
• Working knowledge of data base structures and Microsoft Windows Server platform support.

Conditions of Employment

NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.

• Requires the ability to verify identity.
• Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois
• Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.
• Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
• Requires the ability to serve in an on-call capacity.
• Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc.
• Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 65pounds. This is considered very heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(e)). Very Heavy work involves lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
• The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.

About the Agency

The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation, and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.