The Ash Group
Database Administrator (Minneapolis)
The Ash Group, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
*** 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.
#DBA #DatabaseAdministrator #OracleDBA #SQLServer #PostgreSQL #SCADA #MinneapolisJobs #UtilityTech
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.
#DBA #DatabaseAdministrator #OracleDBA #SQLServer #PostgreSQL #SCADA #MinneapolisJobs #UtilityTech