Senior Systems / Database Administrator

IT Division

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified applicants
Date Posted: 11/13/2026
Closing Date: 12/1/2026
Position Salary Range: $78,759 - $129,894 / annually

Job Summary

The Office of Attorney General Keith Ellison has a clear mission: we help Minnesotans afford their lives and live with dignity, safety, and respect.  We are a dynamic group of dedicated professionals who choose public service as a calling, and we are actively and intentionally committed to supporting an internal culture that affirms that calling. The Office is one of Minnesota’s largest public law offices and as of 2026, has been recognized as a Top Workplace Minnesota six years in a row and Top Workplace USA five years in a row.

This senior-level role combines database administration and systems administration on the Office’s IT Infrastructure Team. You will serve as the primary administrator of the Office’s SQL Server and Microsoft Access database environments, including fulfilling data requests and maintaining SSRS reporting, and you will plan and lead upgrades and new implementations across Windows Server, virtual workstations, file shares, and on-premises and SaaS business applications. You will also administer Active Directory, Group Policy, and Intune, support the Office’s Microsoft 365 commercial and GCC tenants, and lead the modernization of legacy Access databases and applications onto the Microsoft Power Platform or SQL Server.

This position works with a high degree of independence and serves as a technical escalation point for complex problems that span databases, applications, servers, and identity systems. You will lead technical projects within your area and collaborate with attorneys, division staff, vendors, and IT colleagues to keep the systems that support the Office’s legal work secure, reliable, and available.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the primary administrator for the Office's SQL Server and Microsoft Access databases, including SSRS, SSIS, and document search/index servers, that support business-critical legal and administrative applications.
• Implement and maintain database security, backup and recovery, high availability, and performance tuning, and participate in disaster recovery testing for applications and databases.
• Write T-SQL queries and maintain SSRS reports and SSIS packages to fulfill data requests, including data practices requests, and produce data extracts for authorized parties.
• Lead upgrades, new implementations, and lifecycle management of Windows Server systems, virtual workstations, file shares, and on-premises and SaaS business applications.
• Plan and lead modernization projects that migrate legacy Microsoft Access applications to the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Dataverse, and Power Automate) or SQL Server.
• Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, and Intune, and support the Office's Microsoft 365 commercial and GCC tenants. 
• Serve as a technical escalation point for complex issues spanning databases, servers, cloud services, endpoints, applications, and identity systems, including root cause analysis and vendor escalations.
• Develop automation using PowerShell, SQL Server Agent, Microsoft Graph, and Power Automate.
• Develop technical standards, procedures, runbooks, and system documentation.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentoring to service desk and IT staff.
  

This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment (combination of in-office work and telework) after successful completion of onboarding and training. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, information systems, or closely related field AND four or more years of IT experience administering servers, directory services, and/or databases in a multi-user enterprise environment.
  • OR six or more years of directly related work experience.
• At least three (3) years of that experience administering Microsoft SQL Server databases that support business applications, including installation, patching, and upgrades; security administration; backup and recovery; performance tuning; and writing T-SQL queries, views, and stored procedures to produce reports and data extracts.
• Experience administering Windows Server, including building, patching, and upgrading servers that host business applications, and writing PowerShell scripts to automate recurring administrative tasks.
• Experience administering Active Directory and Group Policy, and an endpoint management platform such as Microsoft Intune or Configuration Manager.
• Experience planning and leading system upgrades or implementations, including test plans, rollback procedures, and coordination with vendors and business users.
• Experience diagnosing and resolving complex technical problems that span multiple interconnected systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills sufficient to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering: SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS); Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online/hybrid Exchange, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Teams (GCC experience a plus); and Entra ID, Conditional Access, and Azure services
• Experience supporting Microsoft Access databases and front-end applications and migrating them to Power Platform or SQL Server.
• Experience building solutions with Power Apps, Dataverse, Power Automate, and Power BI.
• Experience implementing high availability architectures (availability groups, failover clustering, or log shipping), disaster recovery testing, and enterprise backup tools such as Veeam.
• Experience with automation using Microsoft Graph and Power Automate.
• Experience administering virtual desktop environments, SaaS business applications, or document indexing/search servers.
• Experience in government, legal, or highly regulated environments, including data practices, records retention, or litigation hold requirements.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must apply online through the State of Minnesota Careers website, which is the State’s official application and hiring site. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, December 1, 2026.

• Go to www.mn.gov/careers;
• Apply for posting number 98406
• OR Direct Link

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Brooke Seekins at brooke.seekins@ag.state.mn.us or (651) 300-7025.

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Why Work For Us 

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common? 

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits 

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include: 

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify; for more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities.If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at (651) 259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.