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Hiring Agency:

Administrative Services - Agency 65



Location:

Lincoln, NE



Hiring Rate:

$28.702



Job Posting:

JR2024-00011048 IT Date/Database Analyst (Open)



Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
11-13-2024



Job Description:

Serve as an entry level IT Data/Database Analyst on a team of DBAs to support the development, implementation, and maintenance of computer applications for all agencies within Nebraska State Government by providing database administration support. Under direct supervision of higher level IT Data/Database Analyst professionals, you will work with various IT teams and customers to develop an understanding of data and information needs, identify and implement solutions, and improve the quality of applications while providing database administration support. Responsibilities of this role include database infrastructure, design, implementation, maintenance, security, backup and recoverability, troubleshooting, overall performance and other duties as assigned. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring availability and reliability of databases as well as collaborating with application developers to come up with strategic solutions to recurring problems. Additional daily tasks include completing service requests and resolving incidents within established SLAs and establishing and maintaining communication with customers to keep them updated with status of their requests.



Job duties



Responsibilities of this role include database infrastructure, design, implementation, maintenance, security, backup and recoverability, troubleshooting, software installation, overall performance, and other duties as assigned. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring availability and reliability of databases as well as collaborating with application developers to come up with strategic solutions to recurring problems. Additional daily tasks include completing service requests and resolving incidents within established SLAs and establishing and maintaining communication with customers to keep them updated with status of their requests.


Candidate will eventually be required to provide on call support outside of 8-5 business hours and will need to work with the team to ensure that there is support available during core business hours of the work week.



Requirements/Qualifications




Minimum Qualifications: Associate Degree in Computer Science/IT and one year experience working with relational databases.



Preferred Qualifications: At least one year of experience, education, or training in coding computer applications and complex SQL queries.



Other: Regular and reliable attendance. Occasional on call support outside of 8-5 business hours.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities



Analytical problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail. Excellent communication skills. Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot database errors. Knowledge of logical and physical database design and theories. Ability to explain complex ideas in simple terms. Good multi-tasking abilities. Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Management Studio, Microsoft Visual Studio, SolarWinds DPA, Red Gate SQL Compare, Red Gate SQL Data Compare, WinSCP, DB2 Connect and Windows command line commands. Experience with creating good technical documentation.






Benefits



We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.


Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits



Equal Opportunity Statement



The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.



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