Database Administrator (IT Data Management Senior/Specialist)

JOB Keeping Washington Clean and EvergreenThe Department of Ecology is hiring a Database Administrator (IT Data Management - Senior/Specialist) within the Information Technology Services Office (ITSO).

Location:

Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Schedule:

This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.

You may telework most of your work time with occasional in-person meetings and activities. Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline:

Apply by May 26, 2026This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

As the Senior Enterprise Database Administrator, you will lead the design, engineering, and modernization of Ecology's enterprise database and reporting infrastructure. This includes architecting secure, scalable solutions across cloud and on-premises environments, optimizing performance for agency-wide systems, and building automated data pipelines that support environmental science, operational efficiency, and statewide decision-making. You will work directly with development teams, program leaders, and technical experts to solve complex issues, implement new technologies, and ensure every employee can reliably access the data they need.

In this role, you will actively shape the direction of enterprise data services by driving strategic upgrades, researching emerging cloud technologies, mentoring technical staff, and directing high-impact engineering and migration projects. You will engage closely with business stakeholders to understand evolving needs and translate them into innovative, sustainable technology solutions. This is an opportunity to influence organization-wide systems, grow deep expertise in cloud data platforms and enterprise architecture, and contribute to mission-critical technology that supports environmental protection across Washington State.

What you will do: Manage the engineering, design, and implementation of Ecology's enterprise database infrastructure, including high-risk, mission-critical systems that support agency-wide operations.

Architect, configure, maintain, and optimize hybrid and cloud data platforms (Azure SQL, Synapse, Cosmos DB) and build secure, automated data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Azure DevOps.

Serve as the agency's highest level of database infrastructure expertise, providing advanced troubleshooting, Tier-3 support, performance tuning, and root-cause analysis for complex data issues.

Conduct research on new and emerging cloud technologies, evaluate proposals, and advise on solutions to advance Ecology's data infrastructure capabilities.

Guide data infrastructure and migration projects, including planning, strategic upgrades, cloud modernization efforts, and statewide database infrastructure initiatives.

Collaborate with development teams, business stakeholders, and IT leadership to align database and reporting solutions with strategic program needs and future technology direction.

Mentor and guide junior technical staff, assign technical tasks, review work for accuracy, and provide expert consultation across the agency.

Develop and maintain technical standards, architecture documentation, diagrams, and how-to resources for enterprise database and reporting systems.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov. Our Commitment to DEIRDiversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

Diversity:

We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.

Equity:

We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.

Inclusion:

We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology's work.

Respect:

We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement. We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.

Application ProcessEcology seeks diverse applicants:

We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

How to ApplyClick "Apply" at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach: Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this positionResume Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see resume" may be considered incomplete.

For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website.

Application Attestation:

By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed. Need an Accommodation?

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format: Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.govIf you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384. Questions?

For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Kayleen Sesna at Kayleen.

Sesna@ecy.wa.gov If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.govAbout the

Information Technology Services OfficeProgram Mission:

The Information Technology Services Office (ITSO) is the central provider of strategic and tactical support for the use of Information Technology (IT) within Ecology. The mission of ITSO is to create and support useful technology services that adapt for the future and support Ecology's mission.

Section Mission:

The Infrastructure and Optimization (INO) section designs, delivers, and operates secure, resilient, and scalable enterprise platforms and services that enable Ecology staff to protect Washington's environment. We lead datacenter and telecommunication operations, hybrid cloud infrastructure, enterprise SaaS administration, endpoint management, print services, unified communications, the Help Desk, and Regional Information Technology Services (RITS) for field site support. We embed end-to-end monitoring and observability across all platforms, services, and environments to ensure reliability, performance, and predictive operational support. INO advances platform-based service delivery and automation using AI and DevOps, using modern, proactive, and mission aligned IT for all programs statewide. This position resides within the Enterprise Platform Services unit.

About the Department of EcologyAs the State of Washington's environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington's environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability. Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave, 11 Paid Holidays per year, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives, Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth •Click here for more information To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website, explore Working at Ecology, check out our Strategic Plan, and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or our blog.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Collective Bargaining:

This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.

Note:

This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days. #LI-Hybrid#LI-DNI