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Description

The Senior IT Database & Application Administrator is a key position in the University Central IT Department. This role is responsible for the management, maintenance, security controls, and architecture of university databases and supporting applications. They troubleshoot and optimize database performance issues and supported application configurations, as well as manage and support data structure, reports, exports, imports, and database accessibility. They also act as a primary technical lead on the Oracle database and OCI Infrastructure as well as the Virtualized hosting platform while collaborating with vendors and other departments. This position works with a team of programmers and database administrators to implement and maintain multi-tier applications and their underlying databases. This position will be critical in upgrading, monitoring, fixing, configuring, and backing up database systems. The position is expected to evolve with technology changes and shifts in data management paradigms. The data systems it will manage may be located on-site, in one or more cloud locations, or in a combination of on-site and cloud locations. It may be expected to work with structured and unstructured data, depending on the needs of the supported clientele. This role is pivotal in assisting the IT Enterprise Applications Integrations & Support department to achieve University goals and initiatives with their high-level skill set and experience.

Day to Day:

-Administering and maintaining the Oracle 19c database environment, including upgrades and patches

-Providing support for the Banner application and ensuring the database is optimized for its performance

-Participating in the disaster recovery planning and implementation for the database infrastructure

-Troubleshooting and resolving database-related issues to ensure high availability and reliability

-Supporting the Oracle 19c database infrastructure, including upgrades and maintenance

-Providing application support for the Ellucian Banner system, which is Oracle-based

-Participating in the disaster recovery planning and management of the production, pre-production, and auxiliary production environments

-Collaborating with the systems team and Oracle team to manage the growing and complex database environment

-Communicating effectively with the team to address issues and ensure smooth operations, as mistakes can be service-impacting

-Being flexible to work on weekends as needed, with compensation in the form of comp time or a day off

Skills

Database administrator, Oracle, Oracle database, Database management

Top Skills Details

Database Administrator, Oracle

Additional Skills & Qualifications

1. Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

2. Willingness to learn new technologies and step outside of one's comfort zone to support the evolving needs of the organization

Experience Level

Intermediate Leve

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

Comprehensive benefits package:1. Health Insurance: Plans are offered through the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) and include medical, dental, and vision coverage2. Life Insurance: Employees have access to basic, optional, and dependent life insurance plans through MetLife3. Retirement Plans: Two retirement programs are available through the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA)4. Educational Benefits: Tuition benefits are provided for regular employees and their dependent children. This includes tuition waivers and financial assistance for employees who have completed their initial probationary period5. Leave Benefits: Employees receive annual leave, sick leave, and other types of leave such as parental leave, military leave, jury duty leave, and more6. Optional Benefits: Additional benefits are offered through Mountaineer Flexible Benefits, including disability insurance, legal services, and flexible spending accounts7. Health & Wellness Programs: Various programs are available to help employees maintain and improve their health, including health care decision support tools and wellness initiatives

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Huntington,WV.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 25, 2025.

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.