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Posting Details
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
Interviews for this position will be in person at the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) building in Santa Fe, 300 Don Gaspar Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87501.
All positions at the NM Public Education Department are based in Santa Fe.
MISSION: EQUITY, EXCELLENCE AND RELEVANCE - The New Mexico Public Education Department partners with educators, communities, and families to ensure that ALL students are healthy, secure in their identity, and holistically prepared for college, career, and life.
VISION: ROOTED IN OUR STRENGTHS - Students in New Mexico are engaged in a culturally and linguistically responsive educational system that meets the social, emotional, and academic needs of ALL students.
Information Technology:
Vision: Connecting New Mexico with accurate and actionable education data.
Mission: Create and improve systems, rules, and processes that provide broader access to better information necessary to support PED achieve its mission and goals.
Why does the job exist?
This position will provide implementation and operational support to the new system. This position may also provide operational support to the existing system during the transition period.
How does it get done?
This position will work within our three person database administration team and be responsible for the support, management, maintenance, and operation of our Microsoft SQL databases.
The applicant will need to create and maintain databases, manage permissions, perform server and software maintenance, monitor databases, upgrade databases, perform database backups and restores, troubleshoot issues, write and modify SQL queries, and provide long term planning and guidance.
This position will work directly with, and will need to communicate effectively with, our DBA team, our Operations team, PED Program partners, external Program partners, IT PED staff and Leadership.
This position requires the ability to perform and accomplish job requirements with minimal direction and/or supervision; the ability to work successfully in a team environment; and the ability to apply industry best practices.
Who are the customers?
Public Education Department staff as well as staff at Local Education Agencies (LEAs, i.e. school districts and charter schools) and school staff.
Ideal Candidate
Public Education Department staff as well as staff at Local Education Agencies (LEAs, i.e. school districts and charter schools) and school staff.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, Engineering, or similar technical degree and two (2) years of experience in data analysis, design, storage, and security. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico's Driver's License.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Tomas Aguirre, (505) 470-3603, or Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
Posting Details
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
Interviews for this position will be in person at the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) building in Santa Fe, 300 Don Gaspar Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87501.
All positions at the NM Public Education Department are based in Santa Fe.
MISSION: EQUITY, EXCELLENCE AND RELEVANCE - The New Mexico Public Education Department partners with educators, communities, and families to ensure that ALL students are healthy, secure in their identity, and holistically prepared for college, career, and life.
VISION: ROOTED IN OUR STRENGTHS - Students in New Mexico are engaged in a culturally and linguistically responsive educational system that meets the social, emotional, and academic needs of ALL students.
Information Technology:
Vision: Connecting New Mexico with accurate and actionable education data.
Mission: Create and improve systems, rules, and processes that provide broader access to better information necessary to support PED achieve its mission and goals.
Why does the job exist?
This position will provide implementation and operational support to the new system. This position may also provide operational support to the existing system during the transition period.
How does it get done?
This position will work within our three person database administration team and be responsible for the support, management, maintenance, and operation of our Microsoft SQL databases.
The applicant will need to create and maintain databases, manage permissions, perform server and software maintenance, monitor databases, upgrade databases, perform database backups and restores, troubleshoot issues, write and modify SQL queries, and provide long term planning and guidance.
This position will work directly with, and will need to communicate effectively with, our DBA team, our Operations team, PED Program partners, external Program partners, IT PED staff and Leadership.
This position requires the ability to perform and accomplish job requirements with minimal direction and/or supervision; the ability to work successfully in a team environment; and the ability to apply industry best practices.
Who are the customers?
Public Education Department staff as well as staff at Local Education Agencies (LEAs, i.e. school districts and charter schools) and school staff.
Ideal Candidate
Public Education Department staff as well as staff at Local Education Agencies (LEAs, i.e. school districts and charter schools) and school staff.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, Engineering, or similar technical degree and two (2) years of experience in data analysis, design, storage, and security. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico's Driver's License.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Tomas Aguirre, (505) 470-3603, or Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
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Who's Hiring
- CVS Health45
- Atlas Technologies11
- CACI International8
- General Dynamics Information Technology8
- Peraton7
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance26
- Technology & Software16
- Consulting & Professional Services10
- Manufacturing5
- Banking & Financial Services4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in database administrator jobs.
- Proficiency in SQL and at least one major RDBMS platform such as Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL
- Experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning for production databases
- Knowledge of database performance tuning, query optimization, and index management
- Familiarity with cloud database services including AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or Google Cloud SQL
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field
- Experience with database security practices including access controls, auditing, and encryption
Tips for Your Database Administrator Job Search
Tailor your resume to the stack
Hiring managers scan for specific platforms first. List every database engine you've worked with, such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL, and call out version numbers where relevant. Generic 'database experience' gets filtered out before a human reads it.
Highlight certifications above the fold
Certifications like Oracle OCA, OCP, Microsoft DP-300, or AWS Database Specialty are often listed as requirements, not nice-to-haves. Put them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so recruiters spot them in the first few seconds.
Filter openings by your actual environment
Job titles vary widely: database administrator, DBA, database engineer, and database reliability engineer can all describe overlapping roles. Search each variation and filter by the environment you know, whether on-premises, cloud-managed, or hybrid, to avoid mismatched applications.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists database administrator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a performance tuning walkthrough
Technical interviews almost always include a scenario where you diagnose a slow query or a struggling instance. Practice explaining your diagnostic process out loud, from reading execution plans to adjusting indexes, so you can walk through it clearly under pressure.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate title
DBA offers often vary more on access level and autonomy than on seniority label. Before accepting, clarify whether you'll have production access, who approves schema changes, and whether you own backups and DR. Those details determine your day-to-day more than the job title does.
Database Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most database administrators?
The companies hiring the most database administrators right now include CVS Health, Atlas Technologies, and CACI International, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, Maryland, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Healthcare systems, financial institutions, and large enterprise technology firms consistently account for the bulk of active openings.
How many database administrator jobs are remote?
About 65% of database administrator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though the share varies by specialization. Roles focused on cloud-managed databases and database reliability tend to have the highest remote availability, while positions requiring hands-on access to on-premises infrastructure are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a database administrator?
Start with a foundation in SQL and relational database concepts, then gain hands-on experience with at least one major platform such as Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL. Pursue a vendor certification to validate your skills. Entry-level roles often carry titles like junior DBA or database support analyst, and progression into full DBA responsibilities typically follows demonstrated competence managing production environments.
Can you get hired as a database administrator without direct experience?
Yes, candidates with strong SQL skills and self-built lab environments do get hired into junior or associate DBA roles. Building a home lab using free database editions, contributing to open-source database projects, or completing a cloud database certification gives you concrete examples to discuss in interviews. Targeting smaller organizations or managed service providers often provides a faster path to hands-on production access.
What does the database administrator interview process look like?
Most database administrator interviews include an initial screening call, a technical assessment covering SQL, query optimization, and backup procedures, and a practical or whiteboard exercise where you diagnose a performance or recovery scenario. Hiring panels often include a senior DBA and a hiring manager. Final rounds may address security practices, change management processes, and how you handle production incidents under pressure.
Where can I find and apply to database administrator jobs?
You can find and apply to database administrator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your platform experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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