Database Administrator II - Onsite

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Database Administrator II for an onsite direct hire opportunity with a prestigious university located in Pittsburgh, PA.

Compensation: $65,000 - $70,000 per year, W2, based on qualifications

Position Overview:
This role is responsible for supporting mission-critical production, test, and development applications used for campus administration. The ideal candidate will support Oracle Database Administration, Apache Tomcat, Banner Administration, and middleware integrations. The position involves supporting the data warehouse and ETL processes, troubleshooting software errors, and working with application teams on database architecture and quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct advanced Oracle Database Administration tasks, including database creation and maintenance, tuning, capacity planning, backup and recovery, program migrations, and security implementation/enforcement/audit
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to less senior database administrators
• Architect high availability systems and implement, document, and test Disaster Recovery solutions
• Install, maintain, and integrate Middle Tier technologies including Apache Tomcat
• Coordinate with the Project and Portfolio Management Office (PPMO) to conduct project management duties such as research, scoping, resource planning, and risk analysis
• Mentor team members, develop documentation and technical guidelines and diagrams
• Research emerging technologies and trends in the Oracle Database and applications market and develop proposals on how these trends impact the environment
• Assist with the implementation of new software and upgrades of existing software
• Work with module leaders to plan and implement vendor patches and upgrades
• Build and configure Banner modules to perform needed functionality according to documented processes and procedures
• Work with vendors to diagnose integration, functionality, and performance issues
• Monitor and manage support tickets and provide Banner application and functional support

Primary Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT or a related field from an accredited educational institution
• 3-5+ years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training
• Advanced SQL skills and experience migrating database objects
• Advanced Shell Scripting
• Advanced understanding of application server hardware and software architecture
• Advanced level of applied knowledge of database structures, theories, principles, practices, and processes
• 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 a strong analytical sense
• Ability to install, maintain, and integrate database and application components

Desired Skills:

• 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, and presentation skills
• 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
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the university community

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all of our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.