Database Administrator II – CTS

Salary:                      $Commensurate with experience
Benefits:                   The University offers generous benefits including paid time off (holidays, holy days and vacation), employer matching contributions to the retirement plan, and tuition benefits for employees and their eligible dependents. Learn more and explore benefits at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location:                  Computer technology services
Position Status:        Full-time                                             
Hours:                      8:30AM-4:30PM
Position Number:     435704/10-1203             
FLSA Status:            Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Database Administrator II is responsible for supporting the mission critical production, test, and development applications used for campus administration. 

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts advanced Oracle Database Administration tasks, including database creation and maintenance, tuning, capacity planning, backup and recovery, program migrations, and security implementation/enforcement/audit.  Provides technical leadership and guidance to less senior database administrators.

Architects’ high availability systems and implements, documents, and tests Disaster Recovery solutions. Installs, maintains, and integrates Middle Tier technologies including 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.

Researches emerging technologies and trends in the Oracle Database and applications market and develops proposals on how these trends impact the Duquesne environment. Assist with the implementation of new software and upgrades of existing software. 

Works with Duquesne module leaders to plan and implement Ellucian patches and upgrades. Build and configure Banner modules to perform needed functionality according to documented processes and procedures. 

Works with vendors to diagnose integration, functionality, and performance issues. Monitors and manages TDX tickets. Provides Banner application and functional support, maintains support tickets with Ellucian / Oracle / third party vendors.

Completes other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT or a related field from an accredited educational institution. 

3-5 years of related work experience.

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 conduct independent research into technical subjects and present findings or recommendations.

Ability to make and defend decisions in ambiguous technical environments.

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

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 Duquesne module leaders as needed to plan for upgrades and patches.

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

Displays advanced understanding of application server hardware and software architecture.

Ability to execute complex database administration tasks to support the campus ERP and related technologies.  Ability to troubleshoot and support the campus ERP application with strong analytical sense.  Install, maintain, and integrate database and application components.

Advanced level of applied knowledge of database structures, theories, principles, practices, and processes.

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:

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.