Location: Hybrid (Downtown Minneapolis, MN – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Are you an experienced Senior Database Administrator looking for a role where your expertise truly matters? Trissential is seeking a Senior DBA to join our client’s OT DBA team supporting Energy Services, including Distribution, Transmission, and Nuclear business areas. This is your chance to work on high-impact projects that enable data-driven decisions and keep essential services running while expanding your skills across multiple database platforms.
What’s in It for You?
- Work on Critical Infrastructure – Support OT and nuclear systems that power communities
- Diverse Technology Exposure – Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and advanced analytics
- Collaborative Environment – Join a team that values transparency, accountability, and innovation
- Career Longevity – High likelihood of contract extension due to ongoing capital projects
- Opportunity for Growth – Work on projects involving machine learning, BI solutions, and predictive modeling
Your Role & Responsibilities
- Manage and support multiple database platforms (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL)
- Perform performance tuning, patching, database builds, backup/recovery, and ensure business continuity
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using KornShell, PowerShell, T-SQL, PL/SQL
- Partner with application support teams on projects of all sizes and durations
- Serve as a diagnostician and solution provider for data, information, and business process-related analysis
- Incorporate data governance into daily activities and enable data-driven decisions
- Provide expertise in data integration, insights, trends, and solution recommendations
- Participate in on-call rotation (every 4 weeks, 7-day coverage)
- Use ServiceNow to manage and fulfill requests
Skills & Experience You Should Possess
- 8+ years of IT experience or equivalent
- Hands-on experience with Oracle (12c, 19c, 21c) and SQL Server (2014–2022) administration
- Expertise in backup/recovery, performance tuning, clustering, and failover
- Experience with PostgreSQL and MySQL database administration
- Strong scripting skills (KornShell, PowerShell, T-SQL, PL/SQL)
- Familiarity with SSIS, SSRS, replication technologies, Oracle ASM, RAC, Data Guard
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Bonus Points If You Have:
- Experience with machine learning, BI solutions, and predictive modeling
- Knowledge of distributed computing, data visualization, and data architecture
- Certifications: Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or Microsoft SQL Server certifications
Education & Certifications You Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Science, Business, or related field
- Microsoft or Oracle certifications preferred
What We Offer
At Trissential, we value expertise, innovation, and collaboration. By joining our client’s team, you’ll work on high-impact projects while enjoying a supportive work environment.
• Competitive Compensation – You choose the model that works best for you, both with company-sponsored benefits!
$79,000–$99,000 annually or $47–$57 per hour, depending on your skills, experience, and location. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography.
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
• Paid Time Off – Both compensation models offer paid time away from work
• Hybrid Work Model – 3 days onsite in downtown Minneapolis, 2 days remote
• Career Development – Access to training, certifications, and leadership opportunities
• Supportive Team Culture – Work with a team that values continuous learning and growth
Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered
Ready to make an impact in critical infrastructure? Apply today and take the next step in your career as a Senior Database Administrator with Trissential!
