Database Administrator/GenTax Technical Support - ITS4

Working Title: Database Administrator/GenTax Technical Support

Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

• Job ID : 92271

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes, #LI-Hybrid

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 05/29/2026

• Closing Date : 06/11/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services

• Division/Unit : Department of Revenue (DOR) / Operations

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $37.07 - $61.14 / hourly; $77,402 - $127,660 / annually

• Job Class Option : Data Systems

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services ( (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at the Minnesota Department of Revenue (DOR). MNIT DOR helps manage the state's revenue collection systems and administers state tax laws. The team is responsible for powering technology that collects over $30 billion annually.

This position was previously announced on March 4, 2026. If you previously applied for this job opening, you do not need to reapply.

As a Database Administrator/GenTax Technical Support employee you will be responsible for the design, build, maintenance and administration of the Database Management Systems (DBMS) and for providing production support of the GenTax Integrated Tax System application supporting the Minnesota Department of Revenue. Responsibilities include creating and reviewing database design, managing users and resources, backup and restoration of data, granting and removing access to the databases, ensuring dependability of the databases, capacity planning, workload balancing across servers, compliance to security standards, and production support/incident response.

This position requires an employee to be onsite at 600 Robert Street North, St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location. Telework ( for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here ( :

Position requires a minimum of four (4) years of IT related experience in SQL Server configuration, installation, and maintenance.

Experience must include:

• Proficient with entity relationship diagraming tools such as IDERA ER/Studio Data Architect

• Ability to configure, install, and maintain SQL Server on Windows Operating Systems, Azure Managed Instance and Azure SQL Database

• Working understanding of SQL License management

• Evaluating performance and tuning SQL Server using database performance monitoring tools

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding.

• Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experiences.

Education in Information Technology (IT) or an IT related field may substitute for experience as follows: a master's degree for eighteen (18) months of experience; a bachelor's degree for one (1) year; and an associate's degree for six (6) months.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Azure: Managed Instance, Azure SQL Databases, Postgres/Postgres SQL

• Ability to Manage SQL Cluster installs

• Experience with Liquibase for managing database table changes

• Experience configuring SQL Server to meet compliance requirements such as IRS PUB 1075, HIPPA, Sarbanes Oxley etc.

• Experience with Gentax, installations, maintenance and updates

• Experience with Database design

• Knowledge of Active Directory (AD) features such as group Managed Service Accounts (gMSA).

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)

• Criminal History Check

• Reference Check

• Social Security and Address Verification

• Education Verification

• Other legally required checks

• Tax Check

Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. Minnesota IT Services is not able to complete Form I-983 or any other form that requires that the employer certifying to using E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io . Please indicate what assistance is needed.