Database Administrator II - SQL Server

Overview

For this posting, we are seeking a Microsoft SQL Server DBA. MySQL also helpful.

Position is listed as Hybrid; so need to be local, or willing to relocate to area.

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education.

Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO / AA

This position performs database software releases and system upgrades, evaluates and installs patches, and helps identify and troubleshoot software and performance related problems in coordination with senior database Team members.

Performs and helps define routine database backups and recovery tasks. Maintains and monitors database system configurations and alerts to ensure data integrity, continuity, and availability.

This position is not responsible for providing care to patients.

Corporate Overview : The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience.

Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Becomes familiar and competent with multiple Database System implementations through study, hands on work, and instruction by senior Team members.

Analyzes system logs and identifies potential issues with database systems.

Develops, documents and performs tasks needed to integrate new technologies into existing database environments in coordination with senior Team members.

Completes audits and reviews of database systems including hardware, software, and network infrastructure.

Completes backups and data migrations as needed.

Reviews, documents, and performs database recovery plans and procedures vetted by senior Team members.

Installs and configures database software as requested by senior Team members.

Adds, removes, or updates database user account information, resetting passwords, etc.

Investigates technical queries and resolves user issues.

Understands and adheres to security policies and procedures.

Documents and implements standard configurations to current systems and processes in collaboration with senior Team members.

Triages and remediates reported problems.

Collaborates with senior Team members on system performance tuning and testing.

Contributes to the development of protocols to validate that the database infrastructure is up and running.

Installs and migrates database object changes through development, test, and production environments as directed by senior Team members.

Fully participates in On-Call rotation established for team.

Works on complex projects under the direction and coordination of senior Team members.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Detail oriented, process focused, ability to learn in a fast paced environment and communicate effectively.

Test and perform the implementation and integration of new database architecture into an existing environment in coordination with senior Team members.

Knowledge of and adherence to change control processes in a large production environment.

Knowledge of and ability to deploy highly available database technologies such as replication, load balancing, and clustering.

Ability to install and configure database server software and document and compare new and existing systems.

Identify standard monitoring requirements and apply additional setting requirements in collaboration with senior Team members.

Ability to triage, troubleshoot and remediate routine issues in the database management system.

Participate in the architecture and design configurations from vendors or system architects.

Participate in the documentation, creation, and implementation of standards and guidelines.

Ability to learn and write programming and coding to automate, support, and retrieve data from the database management system.

Qualifications

Qualifications Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or other related discipline or equivalency.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

Technical Certification in related area or equivalency.

Experience working with any modern DBMS (Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server , MySQL , Cache', DB2, Teradata, and / or other).

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

This is a sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and / or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

To inquire about this posting, email : [email protected]

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status.

The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.

The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500.

If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director / Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action :

Sherrie Hayashi

Director / Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO / AA)

383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8365

[email protected]

Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu /

For more information :

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ( URS ). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work).

Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions.

Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and / or drug screen.

Requisition Number 66391

Reg / Temp Regular

Employment Type Full-Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule 8-5

Clinical / Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical

Location Name Information Technology Services

Workplace Set Up Hybrid

City SALT LAKE CITY

State UT

Department COR ISC 17A ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS

Category Information Technology

Workplace Set Up Hybrid