Senior Database Administrator
State of OregonAbout the role
Initial Posting Date:
05/13/2026Application Deadline:
07/31/2026Agency:
Department of TransportationSalary Range:
$7,807 - $11,823Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Senior Database AdministratorJob Description:
Information Systems Specialist 8 – Senior Database Administrator
Oregon Department of Transportation
Support Services Division – Information Systems Branch
Enterprise Technology Security and Database Administration
Salem / Hybrid
The role:
Join ODOT’s Enterprise Technology team as a Senior Database Administrator and help shape the data architecture that drives our mission! You’ll work with internal and external partners to design, manage, and optimize corporate databases across IBM DB2, MS SQL Server, and Oracle. If you’re passionate about building smart, efficient data solutions – apply today!
This announcement has been revised to allow it to remain open until filled. Our first application screening is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.
We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.
Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.
A day in the life:
Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models to support new and existing ODOT applications using DB2, MS SQL Server, Oracle, and other platforms.
Design secure, efficient data exchange solutions for both batch and real-time processing across cloud and in-house systems.
Define and enforce policies, procedures, and best practices for data modeling, storage, and governance.
Conduct profiling, analysis, and performance tuning to maintain high-quality, reliable databases.
Manage relational databases, metadata repositories, and enterprise schemas while ensuring regulatory compliance and system security.
Provide input on data sharing, integration, and analytics initiatives, including infrastructure for reporting, AI/ML, and data products.
Coordinate complex software installations, version upgrades, and migrations across distributed environments.
Work with IS staff, vendors, and business units to assess needs, solve problems, and align technology with agency goals.
Develop and execute database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery plans to minimize downtime to system failures, assist users with data issues, and train staff on database tools and best practices.
Work in an office environment with hybrid work options available.
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