We’re hiring for a Jr. Database Administrator

Worksystems is an award-winning nonprofit organization serving Multnomah and Washington Counties and the City of Portland whose mission is to build and invest in a comprehensive workforce development system that supports individual prosperity and business competitiveness. We offer excellent compensation and benefits and an innovative work environment.

Join Worksystems and make a difference!

The Jr. Database Administrator is responsible for the design, development, support, security and maintaining all of Worksystems’ enterprise SQL and Access databases. The Junior DBA works with the Worksystems IT/MIS Team to support Worksystems data requirements.    

The successful candidate will be able to show a demonstrated ability to:

• Design and implement enterprise databases
• Develop specifications that meet business needs
• Design program logic to meet specifications
• Analyze the feasibility of complex programming applications
• Design, code, test, debug, and document SQL database procedures
• Document data system functionality

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Microsoft MCTS certification in Implementation and Maintenance and Database Development preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ experience developing, implementing, and supporting Microsoft SQL Server databases.

Successful candidate must have knowledge of:

• SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
• SQL Server Notification Services
• SQL Server performance tuning including query optimization and indexing strategies
• Backup and recovery processes, principles, and practices.
• SQL Server systems administration
• SQL Server security best practices
• XML, XSD and XSLT
• .NET and C# programming experience a plus

Education requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, will consider work experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.

Note: Due to COVID, we are currently working from home.  Worksystems is a federal/state contractor.  As such, we are subject to vaccine mandate(s) and follow the CDC guidelines for public health emergencies.  Proof of being fully vaccinated is a requirement of employment. 

To Apply:

Please submit cover letter, resume and three professional references to Worksystems, Attn:  Human Resources, 1618 SW 1^st Ave., suite 450 Portland, OR 97201, or email to HR@worksystems.org.  A full job description is available on our website at:  www.worksystems.org

Position is open until filled.  First review of resumes is October 6, 2021.  Salary Range:  $66 - $99k.  Position is exempt.