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database administrator 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA · HybridFull-time$90–137K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$90–137K/yr
Location
Harrisburg, PAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

MCTS SQL Server Certification, requiredMCITP Database Administrator Certification, required

Job overview

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Database Administrator 2 for its Public Safety Information Technology Delivery Center. The role supports the design, development, administration, and performance of databases used by JNET and PCCD. The administrator works with technical teams, business partners, and vendors to deliver reliable database solutions, maintain system performance, and support critical business needs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Database Design, nice to haveDatabase Administration, nice to haveDatabase Performance Monitoring, nice to haveData Modeling, nice to haveComplex Query Development, nice to haveData Migration, nice to haveDatabase Quality Assurance, nice to haveDatabase Cleanup, nice to haveProject Coordination, nice to haveVendor Coordination, nice to have

Qualifications

Database Administrator 1 or Equivalent, requiredSix Years IT and Three Years Database Experience, requiredFour Years IT, Three Years Database Experience, and Associate's Degree, requiredTwo Years IT, Database Experience, and Bachelor's Degree, requiredEquivalent Experience and Training, requiredMCTS SQL Server Certification, requiredMCITP Database Administrator Certification, requiredPennsylvania Residency, requiredBackground Investigation, requiredCJIS Compliance, required

Full job description

Salary $89,996.00 - $136,842.00 Annually Location Dauphin County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CSSC-2026-61019-01533 Department Executive Offices Division EX OA PS ITDC Sltns Mgmt Div Opening Date 10/27/2026 Closing Date 11/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 01533 Position Number 00053178 Union Non-Union Bargaining Unit A3 Pay Group ST10 Bureau / Division Code 00812730 Bureau / Division Public Safety Information Technology Delivery Center, Solutions Management Division Worksite Address 5 Technology Park Drive City Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17110 Contact Name Brittany Bradford Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION The Public Safety Information Technology Delivery Center is looking for a Database Administrator 2 who is ready to make a difference behind the scenes in the Solutions Management Division. In this role, you will help build and support critical databases that serve public safety programs across Pennsylvania. Your technical knowledge will help keep important systems running smoothly, securely, and efficiently. Join a team that values innovation, service, and continuous improvement. DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Database Administrator 2, you will support the design, development, administration, and performance of databases used by JNET and PCCD within the Public Safety Information Technology Delivery Center. You will work with technical teams, business partners, and vendors to deliver reliable database solutions, maintain system performance, and support critical business needs. As a Database Administrator 2, you will perform the following duties: 1. Database Design: Design and maintain databases while improving stability, reliability, and overall performance 2. Technical Support: Analyze database issues, develop solutions, and provide assistance to developers, users, and project teams 3. Performance Monitoring: Track database performance, evaluate space usage, and implement improvements that increase efficiency 4. Data Solutions: Develop data models, create complex queries, and support data migration, quality assurance, and cleanup activities 5. Project Coordination: Manage assigned work efforts, maintain project plans, review service requests, and report progress to stakeholders 6. Vendor Collaboration: Evaluate software tools, coordinate with vendors and contractors, and support implementation of database enhancements Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment 2. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. 3. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. 4. **Salary:**In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 5. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: 1. One year as a Database Administrator 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or 2. Six years of information technology experience that includes three years in the analysis, design, and maintenance of databases in overall support of database administration; or 3. Four years of information technology experience that includes three years in the analysis, design, and maintenance of databases in overall support of database administration, and an associate's degree in any information technology field; or 4. Two years of information technology experience in the analysis, design, and maintenance of databases in overall support of database administration, and a bachelor's degree in any information technology field; or 5. An equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: 1. This particular position also requires possession of a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) SQL Server certification and Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Database Administrator certification. 2. You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. 3. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: 1. You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. How ... For full info follow application link. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

How this job compares

Set against the 711 open Database Administrator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$90–137K/yr
  • US median$100–158K/yr461 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $113K, is 12% below the US median midpoint ($130K) — in the middle half of Database Administrator salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 22 open Database Administrator jobs in Pennsylvania and 711 across the US. 13% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Database Administrator postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (567 postings).
Education
173 of the 711 open Database Administrator jobs (24%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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