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The Ash Group

Database Administrator (Minneapolis)

The Ash Group, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400

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*** W2 Contract Only

No C2C

No 3rd Parties *** Summary Summary

The Ash Group is hiring a

Database Administrator II

for our client (a major electricity and natural gas utility provider).

This is a

Hybrid

12-month contract role based in

Minneapolis, MN

(3 days onsite, TueThur), offering a pay rate of

$57.00

per hour. This role supports the

Operational Technology (OT)

side of the business, including critical

SCADA and nuclear systems , managing a diverse multi-platform environment including Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB.

Role Details Compensation:

$57.00

per hour. Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, and direct primary care benefits. After six months of employment, enjoy a 4% matched 401(k) plan with immediate 100% vesting. Duration:

12-month contract (High potential for extension). Location:

Hybrid (3 days onsite in Minneapolis, MN). Schedule:

Standard 40-hour week with an

on-call rotation

every 4 weeks (7-day coverage).

What Youll Be Doing Provide comprehensive DBA support for

SCADA and nuclear systems , ensuring the stability of critical utility infrastructure. Perform high-level database administration tasks including

performance tuning, patching, database builds, and complex backup/recovery

operations. Drive efficiency through automation by writing and maintaining scripts in

KornShell (Unix/Linux)

and

PowerShell (Windows) . Monitor proactive and reactive alerts via the DBA helpdesk and manage service requests through

ServiceNow . Collaborate with a team of 5 DBAs and various application support teams on major capital projects, such as

ADMS upgrades . Execute database lifecycle management across multiple platforms: Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB.

What Were Looking For Experience:

57 years of hands-on DBA experience is preferred. A background in

utility or SCADA environments

is a significant advantage. Multi-Platform Expertise:

Demonstrated proficiency in managing

Oracle

and

SQL Server

is required; experience with

PostgreSQL

and

MariaDB

is highly valued. Technical Skills:

Expert knowledge of performance tuning, indexing, and backup/recovery strategies (e.g., RMAN, SQL Backups). Scripting:

Strong ability to automate tasks using

KornShell

and

PowerShell . Certifications:

Microsoft or Oracle certifications (such as

OCP ) are preferred. Education:

Bachelors degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.

Apply today to join a team managing the databases that power our community's critical energy infrastructure.

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