Key Responsibilities

• The Database Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and performance of critical database systems, ensuring high availability and consistent performance across production and development environments.
• Design, install, configure, and maintain enterprise-level database systems (SQL Server, Oracle, etc.).
• Monitor database performance, tune queries and indexes, and manage storage to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and backup/recovery processes meet organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to database architecture, standards, and procedures.
• Lead initiatives related to database migrations, upgrades, and consolidations.
• Collaborate with developers, data analysts, system administrators, and other IT staff to support application development and data integration.
• Activities include environment setup and IIS settings for security and performance for applications.
• Automate routine tasks using scripting languages (e.g., ETL, PowerShell, cron jobs).
• Manage network demands and requests with provider to ensure Agency complies with State government regulatory standards.
• Participate in capacity planning and disaster recovery strategy development and testing.
• Ensure compliance with data governance and data privacy regulations.
• Provide 24/7 support for mission-critical systems as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Prefer Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Microsoft SQL Server
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Strong collaboration and leadership capabilities.
• Requires a blend of hands-on technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership in guiding database best practices, architecture decisions, and optimization initiatives.
• DBMS: Proficiency with Microsoft SQL
• Operating systems: Familiarity with Windows Server and Linux/Unix environments.
• Scripting: Shell scripting, PowerShell, or similar for automation.
• Backup/Recovery tools: Experience with native and third-party tools.
• Performance tuning: Ability to optimize queries and server resources.
• Security: Knowledge of access controls, encryption, auditing.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes.
• Experience with .Net programming languages (C#) .
• Experience with network Firewalls.
• Experience with PowerApps, Power BI Services, Power Automate.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.