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Position Title: Database Analyst
Job ID: UTA-JB-00012
Labor Category : Data Management
Work Location: Division of Health & Human Services - 288 North 1460 W , 84116
Closing Date: 11/11/26
Minimum Mandatory Requirements
Vendor proposals will be filtered against the requirements below. Any candidate not meeting these requirements will be disqualified from consideration.
- Minimum 15 years of experience as a Database Administrator (DBA).
- Expertise in PostgreSQL (Postgres).
Job Description
Utah IT Managed Services Provider Program
Job Posting: Database Administrator (DBA) - PostgreSQL
Dept of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Posting Details
Project / Position Title
Database Administrator (DBA) — PostgreSQL
Requesting Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Work Location
Offsite; no weekly in-office requirement - Occasional onsite meetings possible.
Utah Residency
**Utah residents only
Assignment Type
Staff Augmentation
Number of Positions
1
Expected Weekly Hours
40 hours/week
Assignment Start Date
December 1, 2026
Assignment End Date
December 1, 2027
Preferred Interview Format
Video conference
Minimum Mandatory Requirements
Vendor proposals will be filtered against the requirements below. Any candidate not meeting these requirements will be disqualified from consideration.
- Minimum 15 years of experience as a Database Administrator (DBA).
- Expertise in PostgreSQL (Postgres).
Job Description
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a senior-level Database Administrator (DBA) with extensive mastery and understanding of PostgreSQL to support Postgres applications running in AWS. The DBA will provide expert guidance and work side by side with software development resources to design effective and optimized solutions and will provide insight for technical and business partners by reviewing cloud logs and interpreting results. The demonstrated ability to be an effective communicator is paramount. This position is open to remote work (100% offsite) and is open to Utah residents only.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert guidance on PostgreSQL databases supporting Postgres applications running in AWS.
- Work side by side with software development resources to design effective and optimized database solutions.
- Review cloud logs and interpret the results to provide insight to technical and business partners.
- Communicate findings, recommendations, and technical trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the DHHS DPHIP team to support ongoing application and database needs.
Required Technical Skills
- Minimum 15 years of experience as a Database Administrator (DBA), at a senior level.
- Extensive mastery and understanding of PostgreSQL (Postgres).
- Experience supporting Postgres applications running in AWS, including reviewing cloud logs and interpreting results.
- Demonstrated ability to partner with software development resources to design effective and optimized solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to be an effective communicator (paramount for this role).
