Database Administrator

$89,800 – $109,000/year | Full-Time | Onsite | Decatur, IL The City of Decatur is hiring a Database Administrator to join our Information Technology team and manage the enterprise databases powering critical City operations — public safety, finance, utilities, permitting, asset management, and our ERP systems. This is a technical leadership role where you'll partner with IT staff, vendors, and department leaders to keep mission-critical systems secure, high-performing, and reliable. What You'll Do Install, configure, and optimize enterprise databases (Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or similar) Monitor database health, tune performance, and manage upgrades and patching Support high availability, disaster recovery, and backup/restoration strategies Administer database security, permissions, and compliance with data protection standards Support ERP, public safety, finance, and other business-critical applications Develop stored procedures, scripts, and automation tools for reporting and operations Maintain documentation and provide technical guidance across the organization What You'll Need Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience) 5+ years of progressively responsible enterprise database administration experience Strong SQL development skills — stored procedures, scripting, performance tuning Knowledge of database architecture, indexing, query optimization, and disaster recovery Valid Illinois driver's license Preferred: municipal/public sector experience, cloud database experience (Azure SQL, AWS RDS), and DP-900/DP-300 certifications Why Decatur? Comprehensive benefits: health insurance, IMRF pension, 14.5 paid holidays, paid vacation/sick leave Free employee health center (checkups, chronic care, immunizations, prescriptions) Ranked # 1 Best Affordable Place to Live in the U.S . (2025–2026, U.S. News & World Report) Central location to Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis Lake Decatur, 2,000+ acres of parks and trails, live entertainment, and family attractions Sponsorship for Employment The City of Decatur does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B). To be considered for regular employment with the City of Decatur, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a continuous basis. Residency Requirement Employees must reside within 50 miles of Decatur's corporate limits within 12 months of appointment. The City of Decatur is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana. All candidates are subject to a post-offer pre-employment drug screen, physical examination, and background check. To Apply Put your database expertise to work where it makes a lasting impact. Join a collaborative IT team responsible for the systems that support every City department and the essential services our community depends on. If you're ready to apply your technical expertise in a meaningful public service environment, we encourage you to review the complete job posting and apply at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/decaturil/jobs/5439066