Database Administrator I

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Database Administrator I (DBA I) is responsible for supporting the mission critical production, test, and development applications and environments used by the campus community. 

They will be responsible for multiple aspects of database management and application support for central computing at Duquesne University.  Responsibilities include software installation, patch and upgrade administration, application setup and configuration, database and application server support, vendor technical support, technology life cycle management, backup and recovery, troubleshooting, and server security, audit, and operations monitoring. 

The DBA I will report to the Associate Director of Administrative Applications and will collaborate with other members of the Database Administration Team in planning efforts and the development of standards, project plans, policies, and procedures.  Duties are performed on a variety of operating systems with a primary focus on Redhat Linux and Windows.  The nature of this position will require the individual to occasionally work evenings and weekends.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts fundamental Oracle Database Administration tasks, including database creation and maintenance, tuning, backup and recovery, program migrations, and security implementation and audit.  Supports and enforces security procedures and best practices. 

Identifies and documents available patches and upgrades for all supported products, including the campus ERP platform.  Monitors vendor product communication channels and product roadmaps to identify new technologies, release dates, requirements, and desupport timelines. 
Displays basic familiarity with application server technology such as Oracle WebLogic, Fusion Middleware, and Apache Tomcat Server. Able to stop and start critical processes and deploy applications and patches to support the computing environment.

Works with the Database Administration Team to plan and implement upgrades and patches in support of the Ellucian ERP and Oracle environments, as well as other team supported assets.  Observes and participates as appropriate in all DBA team planning efforts and to the development of standards, project plans, policies, and procedures.

Enters service requests with Oracle, Ellucian, and other vendors and responds to vendor technical support feedback with the support of other DBA team members.

Completes other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT or a related field from an accredited institution.

1-3 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Exposure to database technology and/or application administration equivalent to 1-2 years of experience.  Preference given to experience with  Oracle or SQL Server, or Oracle-based ERP Administrator.

Monitoring backup jobs and system alerts and issue remediation.

Exposure to enterprise application and database management concepts.

Project management functions as a project team member.

Ability to work independently with some direction as well as in a team environment.

Strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, in addition to outstanding written and verbal communication and technical writing skills.

Ability to initiate and follow through with work responsibilities and to meet deadlines.

Ability and willingness to learn new technologies and skillsets.

Ability to correlate fixes available in patches with identified functional and technical issues.  Work with other Database Administrators to plan for upgrades and patches.

Basic SQL skills and experience migrating database objects.  Basic Shell Scripting.

Ability to execute fundamental database administration tasks to support the campus ERP and related technologies.  Ability to troubleshoot and support the campus ERP application with strong analytical sense.

Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Mission.  Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.  The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

About Duquesne University

Duquesne University, a private, Catholic institution, prides itself on being mission-centered and mission-driven. Our employees contribute to our culture of academic excellence and our mission of serving God by serving students. In turn, they enjoy a supportive working environment that values individual talents, encourages teamwork and rewards accomplishments. A nationally ranked top-tier university, Duquesne has established a legacy of excellence in liberal and professional education. Our 14:1 student-faculty ratio allows our students to work closely with expert faculty. Duquesne has also won accolades and recognition among the nation’s top 20 small research schools for our research initiatives and faculty productivity. Situated on a 50-acre campus within the city, Duquesne provides a small-town feel in an urban setting. The Pittsburgh region offers a variety of cultural, education and professional opportunities, as well as a safe and affordable lifestyle. We strive to attract, recruit and retain a dynamic, diverse workforce. Our employees benefit from an array of campus resources that provide convenience and cost savings, including a variety of dining options, a full-ser ... vice Starbucks, a retail bank and credit union, a fitness center and year-round wellness programs and onsite parking. Employees also may take advantage of the many educational, cultural and sporting events sponsored by the university.

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