Xcel Energy · 4 weeks ago
Database Administrator (contract)
Twin Cities Area
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$42/hr - $56/hr
5+ years expXcel Energy is a major utility provider offering an exceptional opportunity to support mission-critical database infrastructure. The role involves administering enterprise-scale database platforms to ensure reliability and security, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to infrastructure modernization initiatives.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Administer and support Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB database environments
Perform database builds, patching, upgrades, performance tuning, and optimization activities
Manage backup, recovery, and business continuity strategies to ensure data protection
Support high-availability and disaster recovery solutions across multiple platforms
Monitor database systems and resolve performance, availability, and capacity issues proactively
Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation providing support one week every four weeks
Respond to incidents and service requests through ServiceNow ticketing system
Troubleshoot and resolve complex database-related issues in production environments
Support ongoing projects including system upgrades and infrastructure modernization efforts
Collaborate with application teams and stakeholders on database design and performance optimization
Develop and maintain automation scripts using Shell scripting, PowerShell, T-SQL, and PL/SQL
Improve operational efficiency through automation of routine database administration tasks
Work closely with internal IT teams, architects, and application owners on technical solutions
Ensure adherence to data governance, security standards, and regulatory compliance requirements
Provide technical consultation and guidance for new and existing database systems
Promote best practices in database management and operational excellence across the organization
Qualification
Required
Administer and support Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB database environments
Perform database builds, patching, upgrades, performance tuning, and optimization activities
Manage backup, recovery, and business continuity strategies to ensure data protection
Support high-availability and disaster recovery solutions across multiple platforms
Monitor database systems and resolve performance, availability, and capacity issues proactively
Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation providing support one week every four weeks
Respond to incidents and service requests through ServiceNow ticketing system
Troubleshoot and resolve complex database-related issues in production environments
Support ongoing projects including system upgrades and infrastructure modernization efforts
Collaborate with application teams and stakeholders on database design and performance optimization
Develop and maintain automation scripts using Shell scripting, PowerShell, T-SQL, and PL/SQL
Improve operational efficiency through automation of routine database administration tasks
Work closely with internal IT teams, architects, and application owners on technical solutions
Ensure adherence to data governance, security standards, and regulatory compliance requirements
Provide technical consultation and guidance for new and existing database systems
Promote best practices in database management and operational excellence across the organization
Hands-on database administration with SQL Server versions 2014 through 2022
Hands-on database administration with Oracle versions 12c, 19c, and 21c
Backup and recovery strategy implementation and execution
Performance tuning and optimization techniques
Patch management and database builds
PostgreSQL and MySQL database administration
Shell scripting for Unix and Linux environments
PowerShell scripting and automation
T-SQL and PL/SQL programming
ServiceNow ticketing system experience
Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Collaboration and teamwork in cross-functional environments
Oracle ASM, RAC, and Data Guard technologies
SQL Server AlwaysOn, Clustering, Replication, and SSIS
Database upgrade and migration project experience
Five to seven years or more of hands-on database administration experience
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
Preferred
Experience working in utilities, energy, or SCADA environments
Oracle certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional
Microsoft certifications such as MCSA
Company
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas energy company that offers a portfolio of energy-related products and services to customers.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.39BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2024-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.2B
2023-10-18Grant· $100M
2023-09-22Grant· $70M
Leadership Team
Robert Frenzel
Chairman, President and CEO
Tim Peterson
CIO/CTO
Recent News
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