Database Administrator

The City of Topeka is seeking a skilled SQL Database Administrator to join its Information Technology team. This position plays a critical role in managing and maintaining City’s SQL-based database systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance across all departments.

What you'll do:

• Manage the full database management lifecycle, including design, implementation, monitoring, backup, and recovery.
• Implement and enforce database security policies in compliance with government standards.
• Lead or support systems integration projects.
• Perform regular audits to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance.

The ideal candidate is:

• A self-starter with a strong technical foundation.
• An excellent communicator.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• A strategic thinker, with the ability to analyze complex problems and make sound decisions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is required OR
  • An Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is acceptable WITH two years of SQL Server database administration experience OR
  • A High School Diploma or its equivalent is acceptable WITH four years of SQL Server database administration experience.
• Demonstrated experience with Power BI, SSRS, SAP Crystal Reports, Tableau, Dash, Cognos, or similar reporting tools is required.
• Microsoft SQL Server certification for RDBMS databases (e.g., MCSA, MCSE) is preferred.
• Experience in a government or public sector IT environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., CJIS, NIST, or other governmental security requirements) is preferred.
• Must be able to pass an extensive background check.

Annual Entry Salary: $63,865 - $76,638

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The City of Topeka offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Health/Dental Insurance
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System which totals over 315,000 active, inactive and retired members and manages approximately $20 billion in assets for KPERS members' benefits.
• Generous paid vacation leave and separate paid sick leave, and one additional paid personal leave day each year
• Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
• (457) Deferred Comp Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
• Free in-house Wellness Center, a full-service fitness facility
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program.

The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer