Database Administrator

Join the Connexus Energy Technology team as our Database Administrator. The Database Administrator is responsible for managing our relational database systems ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability by providing day-to-day administration and management. This involves working with internal business process owners, business subject matter experts, and IT teams to manage data loads or other database activities, analysis of the reporting and business intelligence tools to ensure optimal use of the databases. We are looking for a proactive individual with an eye for detail and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues. This position offers a hybrid work environment, sharing time working in our office and your home office.Based in Ramsey, Connexus Energy is Minnesota’s largest electric cooperative, providing electricity, renewable energy alternatives and related services to 145,000+ residential and commercial members just north of the Twin Cities. We offer a collaborative work environment with challenging and rewarding work, which provides for professional development and work-life balance in a highly technical, stable and innovative industry. We give back to the communities we have served for more than 80 years by embracing opportunities to volunteer, donate and support economic development. Our talented and friendly staff focuses on achieving our mission of powering our members and communities toward a smarter energy future with a passionate focus on affordability, innovation, safety, and grid reliability. Fast Company named Connexus to its prestigious list of 2024’s Most Innovative Companies.Key Responsibilities & Results:Maintain and ensure availability, performance, and security of SQL and other databases.Provide advanced technical support to employees on database, application, and web server issues ensuring maximum efficiency with minimal downtime in accordance with customer needs and requests.Architect, install, maintain and troubleshoot SharePoint, data warehouse, enterprise reporting, business intelligence environments and related equipment to result in maximized productivity and stability of environmentMake recommendations to maintain currency with regard to database, communication, application, and web server technologies.Required Talents, Skills, Expertise, Education:Associates degree in Computer Science or related field and four years of related experienceORBachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and three years of related experienceWindows Server and IT support experienceSkilled in SQL, SQL Server Management StudioKnowledge of data security practices and protectionsKnowledge of and ability to support Microsoft Windows and web serversAbility to diagnose response time and performance problems of the Microsoft Windows Servers and make improvementsAbility to monitor alert logs and system logs, discern severity of problem, and contact the proper people to resolve the problemSkills in current Windows and virtualization platforms, including: Windows 2019 and 2022 ServerKnowledge of regulatory compliance, including GDPR, HIPAA, FISMA, Red Flag, and applicable security assessmentsKnowledge of and ability to support Windows Application Servers, interfaces, SharePoint, and web servicesStrong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skillsAble to communicate and work effectively with all levels of staffPreferred Talents, Skills, Expertise, Education:Knowledge of PowerShell and scriptingWorking knowledge of Power Platform toolsetPre-Employment Requirement:

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.Compensation:

Connexus Energy offers employees a competitive base salary, an annual incentive, and an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, life, company provided disability insurance, generous company contribution and match to 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more. The union wage scale along with the candidate's experience will determine starting wage.An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer:

Minorities, Women, Veterans, DisabilitiesAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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Compensation details:

96400-144600 Yearly Salary

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