• 542183

• PHOENIX

• DEPT OF EDUCATION

• Full-time

• Closing at: Jul 15 2026 - 23:55 MST

Department of Education

The Arizona Department of Education is a service organization committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents.

Address: Information Technology Division
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $85,000 - $90,000

Grade: 27

Closing Date: 07/15/26

• Assist and cross-train in the work of other database administrators
• Review and recommend improvements to existing architecture
• Tune performance, review, and recommend improvements to existing code
• Meet with other IT staff to determine scope of system requirements related to data storage, retrieval, and performance
• Design and code stored procedures and scripts to facilitate database administration (Powershell experience desired)
• Develop database administration tools/utilities/operation procedures
• Assist in developing purge/archive criteria and procedures for historical application data
• Proactively solve complex problems
• Review, evaluate, design, implement and maintain company database[s]
• Implement and review appropriate security guidelines/mechanisms
• Implement database migrations and changes
• Management of Azure database virtual machines
• Troubleshoot application key selection, creation of appropriate indexes, and query needs
• Ensure that databases are operational and functioning properly
• Perform database maintenance functions
• Move, rebuild, or change database objects as required in production
• Develop and test database migration procedures
• Manager Power BI Configuration
• Assist in interviewing and training new hires and provide guidance to Junior Developers when required
• Manage SQL Server Always On configurations
• Provide on-call support to correct database issues or assist with other processes that require off-hours support
• Educate users and maintains database documentation
• Establish database procedures and standards; assists in database design
• Writing PowerShell scripting
• Design, develop, and optimize stored procedures, functions, and queries
• Implement indexing strategies for performance improvement
• Build and maintain SSIS packages for ETL workflows
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position

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Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks, required documents and, if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment, subject to waiting period. On or shortly after, your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-3186 or emailing Human.Resources@azed.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.