The University of New Mexico (UNM) has a full-time Systems/Network Analyst 2 (Database Administrator) opening on the Albuquerque Main Campus. The position will be part of the UNM IT Computing Platforms - Database Team. DBA team provides technical support in Banner ERP (architecture, installation, and upgrades), enterprise Oracle databases and Microsoft SQL Server databases, Apache Tomcat, Apache HTTP Server, SQL performance tuning, and other enterprise applications.

Primary responsibilities of this position include:

1. Install, configure, patch, monitor and manage enterprise Oracle and SQL Server databases.
2. Set up backups and perform recoveries for Oracle and SQL Server databases.
3. Install, upgrade, and apply patches to the Banner ERP applications and other third-party applications.
4. Setup, configure and manage Apache Tomcat and Apache HTTP Server.
5. Work closely with IT Applications staff to implement and support software solutions.
6. Document and make recommendations for support and service delivery improvements.
7. Consult with departments across campus as requested on database questions.
8. Refresh test databases to facilitate user testing.
9. Work closely with Platforms and Applications staff to troubleshoot and help resolve problems.
10. Provide 24/7 on-call support (in rotation, 8~10 weeks per year).

The successful candidate will demonstrate skills and knowledge in some of the following - Oracle 19c database on Red Hat Enterprise Linux; SQL Server database on Windows; database backup, recovery, monitoring and diagnostics; and Banner ERP. This position requires on-call work and flexibility to work occasional overtime, nights and/or weekends.

UNM-IT provides a creative work environment with flexible work hours and a supportive team environment. UNM offers outstanding benefits including paid annual and sick leave, a competitive retirement package and educational benefits for employees and family. Work environment includes access to University Gym, Olympic pool and discounts on sports and cultural events.

• Specialty licensure/certification may be required, as specified by the department.
• Successful candidate may be subject to a criminal background check prior to starting work.

Bachelor's degree; at least 1 year of progressively responsible experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Higher education and/or experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

• Database support experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple groups to complete project assignments.
• Ability to perform problem resolution and on-call support for database services.
• Flexibility to work nights and/or weekends, as needed for upgrades and maintenance.
• Oracle 19c database installation, configuration, support, and monitoring experience.
• SQL Server 2016/2017/2019 installation, configuration and support experience.
• Banner ERP installation, configuration, upgrade, support, and monitoring experience.
• SQL*Plus and PL/SQL knowledge.
• Oracle and SQL Server database backup and recovery.
• Oracle database performance tuning.
• Linux command line and scripting skills.
• ITIL certification a plus.

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