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# Sr. IT Systems Admin

- **Company:** GWINNETT COUNTY
- **Location:** Gwinnett County, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $99,174.0 - $113,038.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Databases, Database Servers, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Windows PowerShell, Recovery Manager (RMAN), SQL Databases, Information Technology, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** July 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=08bed2572ce18001

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in a related field AND
 * Five years of progressively responsible, professional level analyst and systems experience in a large-scale Information Technology environment;
 + An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
 * Valid Driver's License from state of residency

## Description

Utilize Data Classification tools to automatically scan, discover, and classify structured data based on sensitivity levels and potential impact. Utilize Data Encryption tools to encrypt structured data identified to contain sensitive data and decrypt the databases that are encrypted when the sensitive data has been removed to save encryption licenses. Help County with the Azure cloud migration of on premises database servers to reduce cost and increase efficiency. Support Oracle and SQL Server databases from 2016 and up throughout the county.
Essential Duties

 * Management Reporting: Help upper management with the number of servers/databases being monitored by extracting data, building data pipelines and reports.
 * Use Visio to make connection flow diagrams.
 * Use PowerShell scripting to get various information from all SQL servers using automated jobs.
 * Experience in managing and leading technical projects.
 * Proven ability to make responsible decisions.
 * Provide directions to peers and customers.
 * Oversee and monitor results.
 * Advanced SQL Server (2016 and higher) experience in enterprise-wide database administration, installation, upgrade and configuration, advanced troubleshooting, advanced tuning/optimization, and capacity planning.
 * Oracle 19c database and administration, and RMAN recovery experience.
 * Oracle Database Appliance experience.

Public Speaking Duties

 * Present change requests for approvals in weekly CAB reviews
 * Participate in Know Your Environment sessions
 * Participate in vendor and interdepartmental meetings and discussions on key projects


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