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.