What are the responsibilities and job description for the Database Administrator II – Computing and Technology Services position at Duquesne University?
Database Administrator II – Computing and Technology Services Salary: Commensurate with experience POSITION
SUMMARY: The Database Administrator II is
responsible for supporting the mission critical production, test, and
development applications used for campus administration. DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Benefits: Generous
benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement
match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents. Details at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location: CTS
Position Status: Full-time (Hybrid after the first six months.)
Hours: Varied
Position Number: 435724/10-955
FLSA Status: Exempt
The Database Administrator II (DBA II) is responsible for supporting
Oracle Database Administration, Apache Tomcat, Banner Administration, and
middleware integrations. Further
responsibilities include support of the data warehouse and ETL processes,
troubleshooting errors generated by in-house or vendor provide software,
building and configuring Banner modules to perform needed functionality
according to documented processes and procedures, assisting with the
implementation of new software and upgrades of existing software, and working
with the application team to develop database architectures, coding standards,
and quality assurance procedures.
Duties are performed on a variety
of operating systems with a primary focus on Linux and Windows. The DBA II may be required to
work evenings and weekends to ensure proper administration.
Conducts advanced Oracle Database
Administration tasks, including database creation and maintenance, tuning,
capacity planning, backup and recovery, program migrations, and security
implementation/enforcement/audit.
Architects high availability
systems and implements, documents, and tests Disaster Recovery solutions.
Installs, maintains, and integrates Middle Tier technologies including Oracle Weblogic
and Apache Tomcat.
Coordinates with the Project and
Portfolio Management Office (PPMO) to conduct project management duties such as
research, scoping, resource planning, and risk analysis.
Mentors team members, develops
documentation and technical guidelines and diagrams.
Researchs emerging technologies and trends in the Oracle Database and
applications market and develop proposals on how these trends impact the
Duquesne environment.
Works with Duquesne module
leaders to plan and implement Ellucian patches and upgrades.
Troubleshoot errors generated by
in-house or vendor provided software.
Builds and configures Banner
modules to perform needed functionality according to documented processes and
procedures.
Assists with the implementation of
new software and upgrades of existing software.
Works with application staff to
develop database architectures, coding standards, and quality assurance
policies and procedures.
Completes other
duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree
in Computer Science, IT or a related field from an accredited institution. 5-8 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: 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. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Development and implementation of
upgrade methodologies.
Project management duties –
research, scope definition, resource and time estimation, risk analysis.
Professional expertise and
working knowledge in Oracle Database Administration, Apache Tomcat, Ellucian
Banner Administration, and middleware integrations.
Experience with data warehousing
and ETL processes.
Experience with enterprise-level
applications that include, but are not limited to, Ellucian Banner Workflow, Evisions,
IBM Cognos Analytics, Axiom, Slate, and UKG Ready.
Ability to conduct independent research into
technical subjects and present findings or recommendations.
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information
for three professional references.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community,
the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in
mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,
Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and
as an employer.