DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

Database AdministratorWe continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents ? Additional Documents section for each application. Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.Sponsorship for Employment The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Disclosure of Salary Information In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant's wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant's wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.Date: Oct 13, 2026 Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62704 Job Requisition ID: 59532 Agency: Board of Elections Closing Date/Time: October 27th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Anticipated Starting Salary: $7,500 - $10,000 per month Full Range: $7,500 - $11,667 per month County: Sangamon Number of Vacancies: 1 FLSA Status: Exempt The SBE is a non-code agency. All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including: Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position) 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment) 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year 3 paid personal business days per year 13 paid holidays per year 12 weeks of paid parental leave Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP) Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: Work Hours: 8:00 - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday Work Location: 2329 S. MacArthur Blvd, Springfield IL 62704 Agency Contact: View email address on click.appcast.io Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics ****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING**** Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application.Why Work for Illinois? Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you're helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you're part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you're looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.Functional StatementUnder the general supervision of the Deputy Chief Information Officer, the Database Administrator plans, administers, secures, monitors, and supports the agency's Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL Managed Instance environments. The position ensures the availability, performance, integrity, security, backup, and recovery of databases supporting election operations and other mission-critical agency systems. The Database Administrator leads database modernization and cloud migration activities and collaborates with infrastructure, cybersecurity, development, application support, and vendor teams.Essential Functions1 Administer and maintain SQL Server and Azure SQL Managed Instance environments. Monitor database availability, storage, capacity, SQL Agent jobs, service health, connections, and resource utilization. Troubleshoot database, application, linked-server, replication, and connectivity problems and provide timely support for mission-critical election systems.2 Plan and execute the migration of on-premises SQL Server workloads to Azure SQL Managed Instance. Inventory databases, logins, permissions, jobs, linked servers, and dependencies; assess compatibility; configure cloud services; perform test and production migrations; validate application connectivity and data integrity; and maintain cutover and rollback procedures.3 Manage database security and compliance controls. Administer logins, roles, user mappings, permissions, service accounts, authentication, and auditing in accordance with least-privilege principles. Coordinate password rotations, remove obsolete or shared accounts, investigate unauthorized access, and maintain documentation supporting security reviews and election-related compliance requirements.4 Analyze and improve database performance. Review execution plans, indexes, blocking, waits, CPU, memory, storage, and I/O trends. Tune queries, stored procedures, database configurations, and maintenance schedules. Automate index and statistics maintenance and recommend resource changes that improve system responsiveness, scalability, and cost efficiency.5 Develop, maintain, and test backup, recovery, high-availability, and disaster-recovery processes. Verify backups stored locally and in Azure, monitor Always On Availability Groups and replication, investigate failures, conduct restoration and failover tests, and ensure documented recovery procedures meet agency recovery objectives.6 Develop automated monitoring, alerting, reporting, and operational tools for database health, performance, capacity, security, and cost management. Maintain technical documentation, architecture records, permissions matrices, change records, knowledge-base articles, standard operating procedures, and support runbooks.7 Provide database technical guidance to developers, analysts, support personnel, and vendors. Review database changes and deployment processes, assist with reporting and application access, support Azure and DevOps modernization initiatives, provide training, and perform other duties reasonably related to the responsibilities of the position.Minimum Qualifications1 Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably in computer science, information technology, database administration, or a related field.2 Professional experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments, including configuration, monitoring, performance tuning, security, backup and recovery, high availability, disaster recovery, SQL Agent, T-SQL, and PowerShell automation.3 Ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems, protect confidential information, document procedures, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical personnel.Preferred Qualifications1 Knowledge of Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure networking, identity and access management, migration tools, auditing, and cloud cost governance is preferred.2 Microsoft database or Azure certifications are preferred.The State Board of Elections welcomes all and promotes workplace diversity. It is our individual traits, character, and experiences that make each of us special and unique. It is only when we bring that individualism together and work as a diverse team that we thrive. There is no place for discrimination based on race, religion, culture, sexual identity or orientation, age, or disability at the State Board of Elections.APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Use the "Apply" button at