Database Administrator, Lead

Job Description - Database Administrator, Lead (26001083)

Job Description

Database Administrator, Lead - 26001083

Description

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Database Administrator, Lead

Georgia State University

Instructional Innovation and Technology

Database Administration

What Makes GSU a Great Place to Work?

Georgia State University, one of the nation''s most innovative public institutions, offers a collaborative environment where technology, research, and innovation drive student success and community impact.

GSU supports employee success through a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
• Competitive retirement plans, including pension options
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

Through TAP, eligible employees can continue their education while building their careers, reflecting GSU''s commitment to lifelong learning and employee development.

Why Join the Instructional Innovation and Technology (IIT) Division?

Join a mission-driven technology division where your work directly supports student success, academic excellence, and university operations.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique?

• Support critical systems used by students, faculty, and staff across the university.
• Expand your expertise with technologies such as Ellucian Banner, PeopleSoft, Oracle APEX, Tomcat, and data warehousing.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, security, and vendor teams in a knowledge-sharing environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to a stable organization that values operational excellence, reliability, and long-term success.

We do not expect candidates to be experts in every technology used across the university. We are seeking a strong Oracle DBA with solid technical fundamentals, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to learn and adapt in a complex enterprise environment while expanding expertise across Georgia State''s enterprise application and data ecosystem.

Position Overview

Georgia State University''s Instructional Innovation and Technology (IIT) Division is seeking an experienced Lead Database Administrator to join the Application Solutions team. This hands-on technical leadership role is responsible for administering, securing, optimizing, and supporting enterprise Oracle database environments that power critical university operations, student success, and institutional services.

The Lead Database Administrator provides technical leadership and hands-on support for Oracle databases, data warehouse platforms, and related technologies, partnering with application, infrastructure, security, and business teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performing systems.

If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, driving operational excellence, and continuously expanding your expertise, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Application & Database Support

• Administer, monitor, maintain, and optimize enterprise Oracle database environments.
• Troubleshoot database and application issues involving performance, availability, security, capacity, patching, and code fixes.
• Support data warehouse and ETL environments and collaborate with technical and business teams to ensure reliable service delivery.

Database Administration & Technology Management

• Install, configure, upgrade, patch, clone, and manage Oracle databases throughout their lifecycle.
• Administer Oracle technologies including RMAN, Data Guard, and Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM).
• Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and disaster recovery plans.

Security, Compliance & Business Continuity

• Manage database security, access controls, auditing, and data integrity.
• Ensure database availability, recoverability, and compliance with business continuity and disaster recovery requirements.
• Implement best practices for reliability, performance, and risk mitigation.

Project Leadership & Collaboration

• Support the implementation, testing, deployment, migration, and integration of database solutions.
• Coordinate project activities, communicate status to stakeholders, and support technology modernization initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance while partnering with application, infrastructure, security, business, and vendor teams.

Additional Information

• This position is based in Atlanta and requires on-site work. Remote and hybrid arrangements are not available.
• Georgia State University offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The posted salary range represents the minimum to midpoint of the position''s established pay grade.

Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.

Qualifications

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Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

Bachelor''s degree and three (3) years of related experience; or a combination of education and experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

Candidates will be most competitive with:

• Bachelor''s degree and five (5) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong Oracle database administration experience, including RMAN, Data Guard, and performance tuning.
• Experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM).
• Experience supporting enterprise Oracle database environments.
• Experience with Oracle APEX.
• Experience with Ellucian Banner, PeopleSoft, or other higher education systems.
• Experience with Apache Tomcat.
• Experience with data warehousing and ETL processes.

College/Business Unit

: Instructional Innovation & Technology

Department: Database Administration

Location

: Atlanta Campus

Shift: 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Salary : $79,400 - $126,900

Pay Grade: 23

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Job Posting

: 11/09/26, 9:26:32 PM

Closing Date

: 12/10/26, 10:29:00 AM

Special Instructions:

To receive full consideration, applicants must submit:

• A complete GSU application

• Resume

• Three professional references, including at least one current or former supervisor (supervisors preferred)

Georgia State University ValuesCOMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better placeINTEGRITY: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents USG Core Value StatementThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment OpportunityGeorgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,, genetic information, or protected veteran status. Background Check Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record. Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime: Georgia State University is committed to its students'' and employees'' safety and security.It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office.

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