Senior Database Administrator

Senior Database Administrator

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How to Apply

To be considered, a cover letter and resume are required. The cover letter must be the leading page of your resume and should : Specifically outline the reasons for your interest in the position and outline your particular skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Competitive salary available based on qualifications, experience and education of the selected candidate.

Job Summary

Information and Technology Services (ITS) is looking for an Oracle Database Administrator to join the Database Administration team within the System Operations division of ITS. ITS-System Operations is the central enterprise data provider for the University of Michigan campus. SysOp partners with the schools, colleges, and administrative departments to ensure data is secure, accessible, and meaningful to data consumers.

If selected, you will report to the Database Administration Manager and you will :

Administer Oracle databases in a high-availability environment run on Exadata, VMware, and in cloud.

Perform the full range of database administration tasks including designing, installing, upgrading, patching, tuning, monitoring, securing and troubleshooting databases with large amounts of data with high transaction rates.

Support at least one other database platform the team supports

Participate in a paid on-call rotation every 4 weeks

Contribute to the development of the automation of routine DBA processes.

Have a voice in decisions made about new database technologies.

This position is locally based in Ann Arbor, MI. There is an opportunity for hybrid remote / local work, but on-site availability is a requirement and applicants should be located in Michigan.

Mission Statement

The University of Michigan Information and Technology Services seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.

Who We Are

ITS supports U-M faculty, researchers, staff, and students in their use of technology to teach, learn, research, and work, and be leaders in their fields. We are dedicated to creating cohesive digital experiences and enabling university wide innovations by :

Elevating the customer experience by providing proactive, laser focused customer service

Providing appropriate IT security and privacy in an open university society, while enabling innovation

Supporting data-informed decision making

Delivering intuitive research computing solutions

Building a world-class, transformational network and reliable administrative systems

In addition, we value those that proactively solve challenges, work with a sense of urgency, and seek a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

ITS's mission is to be trusted enablers of technology for the U-M community. ITS works together to provide cohesive digital experiences and seamless support to the U-M community. To learn more, visit : .

Who You Are

You are energized by working with a collaborative team and industry peers to support the university mission through innovative and appropriate use of technology. You seek understanding and to tackle projects and problems with your customers' needs in mind. You anticipate problems and work proactively to preempt challenges and concerns, delivering increasingly relevant customer experiences over time. You value a culture that is rooted in mutual respect, where you can learn from different perspectives, roles, and identities.

You have at least 5-6 years of Oracle DBA experience residing on Linux / Unix servers. You thrive on the challenges of new problems and new technologies presented by DBA work.

Why Work at Michigan?

The University of Michigan Benefits Office is committed to offering a high-quality benefits package to support faculty, staff and their families. Learn more about our 2 : 1 retirement matching, healthcare plans with nationwide coverage including prescription drug coverage, three dental plans, a vision plan, flexible spending account, well-being programs, long-term disability, automatic life insurance, general legal services, three early childhood centers, time away from work and work-life programs to promote balance. Learn more at .

GO BLUE!

The University of Michigan is ranked the No. 3 public university in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report's annual report of the nation's best undergraduate colleges and universities.

The University of Michigan is ranked No. 6 on Kiplinger's list of Best Values in Public Colleges, again making U-M one of the nation's best values in higher education for in-state students. The ranking highlights colleges and universities that combine outstanding education with economic value.

For the third straight year, the University of Michigan maintained its position as the 15th top university in the world, according to the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings.

The University of Michigan maintained its ranking as the top U.S. public university in the QS World University Rankings for 2019-20 and ranked 21st among all institutions on the list, moving down one spot from last year in the ranking released Tuesday, 06 / 18 / 2019.

Responsibilities

Administer Oracle databases in a high-availability environment.

Install, configure, upgrade, patch and maintain Oracle Databases on Exadata and RedHat Linux Servers.

Performs database administration tasks including back, recovery, tuning database configuration for optimal performance, monitoring and resolving errors.

Enhance and support the architecture for high availability and disaster recovery with RAC and Data Guard.

Patch and Maintain High Availability Oracle Enterprise Manager Environment.

Automate reactive and proactive tasks to provide better service and improved DBA efficiency

Supports planning and reporting on capacity metrics and growth forecasting for future purchases of database resources.

Actively coordinate with team members and service support groups to effectively resolve incidents, requests, fixes, and minor enhancements.

Demonstrates written communication skills through clear documentation of database environments / architectures and procedures for others to follow.

Integrate new technologies such as cloud databases into the environment

Continue to develop your DBA skills and information technology knowledge

Assignments include but are not limited to, development, automation, CI / CD, installation, configuration, customization, troubleshooting, upgrades, integration, and maintenance of systems and software, specifically focused on database software and supporting applications.

Monitor applications and other systems for availability, error conditions, performance, and otherwise ensure services are fully operational.

Evaluate existing applications, workflows and processes to identify areas for improvement and work with constituent groups to plan appropriate updates.

Experience with latest Oracle technologies, including 23ai and cdbs, and migrating to these.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, business computing or a related field or equivalent combination of education, certification and experience.

Minimum of 5 years of experience as an oracle database engineer / DBA

Extensive knowledge and solid troubleshooting experience in the following areas RAC, ASM, Exadata features, Performance tuning, Multitenant, OEM, Patching, Security, Wallet, TDE, Data Guard.

Demonstrated ability to perform database backups and recoveries for large databases on Exadata as well as stand alone databases on RHEL Linux Servers.

Experience with database software installing, patching , upgrading, tuning, monitoring and securing databases.

Extensive experience in Installing, configuring, upgrading, patching, monitoring and creating alerts on Oracle Enterprise Manager ( OEM )

Solid experience and understanding of the linux / unix operating system.

Ability to create effective audit policies and analyze data collected in unified auditing.

Ability to understand, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues in a timely manner.

Effective communication skills, including strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively through all levels of management and matrix organizations.

Excellent organizational, analytical and independent problem-solving skills.

Programming experience with shell / perl / python, ideally in Linux system automation.

Ability to work under pressure - quick thinking and remaining calm during stressful situations.

Willingness to work in shifts and on weekends.

Desired Qualifications

Experience as a Database Machine Administration (DMA) on Oracle Exadata, including management of Linux operating systems and storage. Very thorough and clear understanding of Oracle Exadata Architecture

Experience managing databases for large-scale ERP products with high-availability

Experience with installing and maintaining additional RDBMS like MySQL

Experience with NoSQL database platforms such as MongoDB

Programming experience in any language ideally in Linux system automation.

Experience with Git or source code management.

Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet or Chef.

Experience with cloud computing environments such as Amazon Web Services, Google Compute Environment or Microsoft Azure.

Experience with log analytic tools such as Splunk.

Modern programming skills in any language, including version control, test-driven development, and debugging.

Experience with continuous integration tools (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab CI).

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile / remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes () .

Additional Information

This position may work with and / or support systems that maintain or process sensitive institutional data as defined by university policy. Successful candidates must comply with federal, state and local law and / or university policies or agreements that require the university to implement specific privacy and security safeguards including, but not limited to : ITAR, EAR, HIPAA and FISMA. Responsible for protecting data and information from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration or unauthorized deletion; and, following applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of data, etc. as stated in a computer access agreement.

This position requires on-call availability and working during non-business hours. Details can be worked out with the Hiring Manager.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Average amount of time in a stationary position, average mobility to move around an office environment; able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer; travel to various locations on and off campus. Punctual, regular, and consistent attendance is required. May require on-call availability and may require working during non-business hours and on weekends.

This position is locally based in Ann Arbor, MI. There is an opportunity for hybrid remote / local work, but on-site availability is a requirement.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

268819

Working Title

Senior Database Administrator

Job Title

Database Administrator Senior

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full / Part Time

Full-Time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Its Is

Department

ITS SysOps Services & Ops

Posting Begin / End Date

9 / 23 / 2025 - 10 / 07 / 2025

Salary

$87,338.00 - $95,000.00

Career Interest

Information Technology

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