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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Administrator - **Company:** Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community - **Location:** Scottsdale, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $134,290 - $191,366 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Data Analysis, Application Integration Architecture, Databases, Custom Software, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Normalization, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Database Design, Database Development, Database Servers, Database Schema, Database Security, Hard Disk Drives, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Servers, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, Network Architecture, Peoplesoft People Tools, Power BI, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Integration Services, TortoiseSVN, Data Storage Technologies, Information Technology, Patch Management, Data Management, Software Version Control - **Published:** October 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b0c670d83da0bc6c ## About the Role * Knowledge of the history, culture, laws, rules, customs and traditions of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. * Knowledge of database design best practices and data normalization rules. * Knowledge of logical and physical database modeling. * Knowledge of legacy application integration. * Knowledge of Structure Query Language (SQL). * Knowledge and general understanding of network architectures. * Skill providing implementation, testing and support of high-availability infrastructure requirements. * Skill providing problem investigation, troubleshooting and problem resolution involving database, system or applications issues. * Skill working in a Microsoft environment. * Skill working with SharePoint administrative tools preferred. * Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with peers, business partners, customers, vendors, direct reports and superiors. * Skill maintaining highly available and recoverable transaction-based data systems. * Skill with excellent verbal and written communication. * Ability to utilize problem solving techniques, improvisation and creativity to accomplish goals. * Ability to analyze data, draw logical conclusions and make sound decisions and recommendations. * Ability to adapt to changing environments, requirements and assignments. * Ability to assess business requirements and translate into technical specifications * Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing * Ability to conceptualize data relationships and enforce integrity rules * Ability to work in a team environment. * Ability to maintain a quality minded, accountable, flexible and results oriented work ethic. * Ability to practice a positive, can-do attitude. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: A Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience * Three (3) years experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration * Experience in all of the following areas is preferred: + Current version of Microsoft Windows Server + Current version of Microsoft SQL Server + SQL Server Reporting Services/PowerBI * + Working experience with ETL, Analytics and Data Warehousing highly desirable * Recent Microsoft Certification is highly desirable. Equivalency - Any equivalent combination of experience and education that will allow the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be considered when filling the position. Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill ## Description Under general supervision of the IT Assistant Director (EA, Dev & Cyber), the Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for ongoing planning, design and maintenance of test and production databases in support of the general business of Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC). Assists departments and DBA staff with developing data management systems and implementation of databases for purchased applications. Assists the Information Technology (IT) Department in establishing standards and techniques for improving the database development and monitoring processes to ensure compliance and overall database health. Responsibilities include identifying and utilizing database administration best practices to meet internal and external customer requirements that maximize the performance and reliability of the data management systems. This job class is treated as FLSA Exempt. Essential Functions: Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be comprehensive list of tasks performed by all positions in this classification. Examples of Tasks 1. Provides primary and secondary Database and Database Server support. 2. Develops and maintains automated maintenance, monitoring, and optimization plans. * Manages logical and physical data storage devices, directories and file structures. Assist Networking staff in maintaining a secure database environment. 3. Provides logical and physical database designs, create database objects and applies database security in support of in-house Java and PeopleSoft People Tools application development. * Maintains version control utilizing Tortoise SVN or similar filesystem-based version control systems. * Develops and maintains SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages for Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) activities. 4. Provides overall support for migration of non-SQL Server data storage systems to SQL Server and for the upgrade of existing SQL Server databases to newer versions. 5. Documents database best practices and standards for the organization. * Publishes, maintains and champions standards in configuration, normalization, data storage, access management and optimization. * Recommends performance and efficiency improvements for data management systems across the organization as data systems grow in size and complexity. * Implements and maintains security policies and auditing compliance at the database level. 6. Develops and adheres to patch management and upgrade strategies for consistent and reliable data systems throughout the organization. 7. Assists internal IT divisions and external Vendor partners in adhering to, and complying with, SRPMIC database standards or providing workarounds that preserve internal and contractual application support. * Provides peer/subordinate review of database object design and coding for compliance with SRPMIC database standards. 8. Participates in the design, development and support of analytics, business intelligence, and workflow automation solutions sourced from managed databases. * Assists in the research and review of new database feature-functionality, supports proof-of-concept evaluations, prototype development, and enhancements to existing solutions. 9. Performs other job-related IT related tasks as assigned by the Enterprise Architecture Supervisor, Assistant IT Director, Enterprise Archicture and Custom Applications, or IT Director.