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Database Administrator jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Most DBA roles qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers regularly sponsor H-1B visas for experienced DBAs due to consistent demand for database expertise.
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Get Access To All JobsYou’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006.
And you’ll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine!
You can make a difference here.
About us
Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.
Your Benefits
We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.
Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence
Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years.
Pre-Employment Requirements
All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting.
Database Administrator
PMO / OPERATIONS - 100.8732 (BILLINGS CLINIC HOSPITAL)
req12510
Shift: Day
Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE: $47.36 - $59.20
The Database Administrator provides database management and technical support for assigned database systems. This role is responsible for supporting reliable database performance, backup and recovery processes, troubleshooting, and ongoing database maintenance to meet current and future organizational needs. The position works closely with systems architecture, application development, and application support teams to maintain a secure, efficient, and high-performing database environment.
This position is distinguished by its advanced database knowledge, ownership of database outcomes start-to-finish, and responsibility for identifying problems, determining root causes, recommending solutions, and supporting long-term improvements in database performance. The role also serves as a senior technical resource by helping to train and develop technical support and application staff in using online processing database environments.
The Database Administrator is expected to stay current with industry trends, identify effective tools for troubleshooting and maintenance, and develop methods to continually assess database performance and identify areas for improvement.
Essential Job Functions
- Provides a quick response, good/effective communication, courteous and complete follow-up, and engages in an understanding of the individual business needs.
- Works with systems architecture, application development, and application support to achieve a state-of-the-art environment which meets current and future business objectives.
- Trains and develops technical support and applications staff to better utilize online processing database environments.
- Exhibits knowledge and experience with databases.
- Ensures databases have a reliable backup plan and sound recovery procedures.
- Assumes full ownership of all outcomes start to finish. Multitasks and prioritizes tasks using appropriate critical decision-making skills.
- Identifies problems, probable causes, impacts on operations, and reports to stakeholders per department procedure. Offers possible solutions and determines the optimal course of action.
- Pursues opportunities for self-development. Stays current with industry trends as they relate to job responsibilities.
- Identifies the best available tools for database troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Develops a methodology for the ongoing assessment of database performance and the identification of problem areas.
- Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
- Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant computer specialty required
Experience
- Minimum of three (3) years of hands-on database development and design experience, with an emphasis on Microsoft SQL Server
- Experience implementing release management, backup procedures, and replication for database systems required.
- Healthcare industry experience preferred.
Certifications and Licenses
- Current Montana driver’s license or the ability to obtain a Montana driver’s license within established departmental guidelines required. Must be eligible to be insured to operate Billings Clinic vehicles, if applicable.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered. Employees that require a licensed or certification must be properly licensed/certified and the licensure/certification must be in good standing.
Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana.
Billings Clinic is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/or disability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.
You’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006.
And you’ll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine!
You can make a difference here.
About us
Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.
Your Benefits
We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.
Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence
Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years.
Pre-Employment Requirements
All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting.
Database Administrator
PMO / OPERATIONS - 100.8732 (BILLINGS CLINIC HOSPITAL)
req12510
Shift: Day
Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE: $47.36 - $59.20
The Database Administrator provides database management and technical support for assigned database systems. This role is responsible for supporting reliable database performance, backup and recovery processes, troubleshooting, and ongoing database maintenance to meet current and future organizational needs. The position works closely with systems architecture, application development, and application support teams to maintain a secure, efficient, and high-performing database environment.
This position is distinguished by its advanced database knowledge, ownership of database outcomes start-to-finish, and responsibility for identifying problems, determining root causes, recommending solutions, and supporting long-term improvements in database performance. The role also serves as a senior technical resource by helping to train and develop technical support and application staff in using online processing database environments.
The Database Administrator is expected to stay current with industry trends, identify effective tools for troubleshooting and maintenance, and develop methods to continually assess database performance and identify areas for improvement.
Essential Job Functions
- Provides a quick response, good/effective communication, courteous and complete follow-up, and engages in an understanding of the individual business needs.
- Works with systems architecture, application development, and application support to achieve a state-of-the-art environment which meets current and future business objectives.
- Trains and develops technical support and applications staff to better utilize online processing database environments.
- Exhibits knowledge and experience with databases.
- Ensures databases have a reliable backup plan and sound recovery procedures.
- Assumes full ownership of all outcomes start to finish. Multitasks and prioritizes tasks using appropriate critical decision-making skills.
- Identifies problems, probable causes, impacts on operations, and reports to stakeholders per department procedure. Offers possible solutions and determines the optimal course of action.
- Pursues opportunities for self-development. Stays current with industry trends as they relate to job responsibilities.
- Identifies the best available tools for database troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Develops a methodology for the ongoing assessment of database performance and the identification of problem areas.
- Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
- Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant computer specialty required
Experience
- Minimum of three (3) years of hands-on database development and design experience, with an emphasis on Microsoft SQL Server
- Experience implementing release management, backup procedures, and replication for database systems required.
- Healthcare industry experience preferred.
Certifications and Licenses
- Current Montana driver’s license or the ability to obtain a Montana driver’s license within established departmental guidelines required. Must be eligible to be insured to operate Billings Clinic vehicles, if applicable.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered. Employees that require a licensed or certification must be properly licensed/certified and the licensure/certification must be in good standing.
Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana.
Billings Clinic is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/or disability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Database Administrator
Target companies with active database infrastructure
Large enterprises in finance, healthcare, and tech maintain complex database environments and hire DBAs regularly. These organizations are more likely to have established H-1B sponsorship processes and familiarity with OPT work authorization requirements.
Highlight your STEM OPT eligibility upfront
DBA roles under CIP codes for computer science and information systems qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Mentioning your 36-month total OPT window early in outreach reassures employers who worry about short authorization timelines.
Get certified in employer-preferred database platforms
Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and AWS certifications signal job-ready skills to hiring managers. Certifications reduce employer hesitation around sponsorship by demonstrating technical depth that justifies the investment in your work authorization.
Emphasize performance tuning and security experience
Generic database skills are easy to find. Specific experience with query optimization, disaster recovery, and access control makes you harder to replace and strengthens the employer's case that your role qualifies as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes.
Apply early relative to your OPT start date
Hiring timelines for DBA roles can run six to ten weeks. Starting your search at least three months before your OPT authorization begins ensures you have time to complete interviews, receive an offer, and coordinate your employer's OPT reporting obligations.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly DBA openings
Migrate Mate surfaces Database Administrator roles from employers with a verified history of sponsoring international candidates. Filtering by sponsorship likelihood saves time and focuses your applications on companies already open to OPT and H-1B candidates.
Database Administrator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Database Administrator jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes. Database Administrator roles typically fall under STEM-designated CIP codes in computer science or information systems, making them eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Combined with your initial 12-month OPT period, you can work in this role for up to 36 months without an H-1B visa, provided your employer meets the E-Verify requirement.
How often do employers sponsor H-1B visas for DBAs?
Database Administrators are among the consistently sponsored roles in the H-1B program. DOL disclosure data shows regular LCA filings for DBA positions across finance, healthcare, consulting, and enterprise technology. Employers in data-heavy industries treat skilled DBAs as specialty occupation hires, which supports the H-1B petition. Browsing Migrate Mate lets you identify employers with active sponsorship track records in this field.
Can I work as a Database Administrator on OPT if my degree is in information systems rather than computer science?
Yes. Information systems is a STEM-designated field, and DBA roles align closely with that curriculum. USCIS evaluates whether the job and degree field are related, and database administration has a clear connection to information systems coursework covering data management, systems architecture, and database design. Your I-20 should reflect a STEM-eligible major for the extension to apply.
What should I do if a DBA job listing says 'U.S. citizens and permanent residents only'?
Many employers add this language by default rather than as a firm policy. It is worth applying anyway or reaching out to the recruiter directly to clarify whether OPT candidates are considered. Some listings use that language to exclude candidates requiring immediate H-1B sponsorship, but they may still hire OPT students who already have work authorization for the next two to three years.
Does the type of database specialization affect my sponsorship prospects?
It can. Specializations in cloud-based databases such as AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or Google Cloud Spanner are in higher demand and attract more employers willing to sponsor. On-premise Oracle and SQL Server experience remains valuable in regulated industries like banking and healthcare. The more specialized and current your skill set, the stronger the employer's justification for filing an H-1B petition on your behalf.