GIS Database Administrator

Job Title: GIS Database Administrator (Enterprise DBA)

Location: Tallahassee, FL.
Duration: 4 Months with possible renewal for another 12 months.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced GIS Database Administrator (Enterprise DBA) to support a state agency in Tallahassee, FL. This role will focus on managing, designing, and optimizing enterprise databases across SQL Server, Oracle, and GIS platforms while ensuring alignment with Florida Digital Services (FLDS) security standards. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in spatial databases, enterprise database administration, and ArcGIS environments, with proven experience supporting large-scale government or public sector systems.

Key Responsibilities

The selected resource will:

• Perform daily operational database administration activities for SQL Server, Oracle, and GIS databases
• Plan, design, implement, and support enterprise database structures
• Monitor, tune, and optimize database performance
• Develop and maintain database administration procedures and documentation
• Conduct SQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL code reviews
• Assist in designing and optimizing database schemas to meet system requirements
• Support GIS data architecture and spatial database management
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Data Analysts
• Assist with training and mentoring junior technical staff
• Ensure compliance with FLDS security and departmental standards
• Perform additional database or infrastructure activities as needed

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of combined experience as a Database Administrator
• Hands-on experience with GIS and spatial databases (PostgreSQL & Oracle)
• Strong experience with SQL Server 2012+
• Strong experience with Oracle 19c+
• Experience managing ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Enterprise, and ArcGIS Online
• Knowledge of ESRI SDE Geodatabases
• Ability to design, analyze, and optimize relational databases
• Experience troubleshooting large enterprise production database issues
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with Azure SQL
• Experience with cloud-hosted GIS services and Azure GIS integrations
• Prior experience working with state or government agencies

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, GIS, or related field, OR equivalent work experience

Interested candidates may apply through Dice with an updated resume highlighting GIS and enterprise DBA experience.