Posting Details
Posting Details
Position Number:
106503
Title:
IT Data Base Administrator
Functional Title:
Application Database Administrator
Category Status:
35-Exempt Contingent Category 2
Applicant Search Category:
Staff
University Authorized FTE:
1.000
Unit:
DIT-EE-Enterprise Data Services
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Application Database Administrator (DBA) is a member of Enterprise Data Services (EDS) in the Division of Information Technology (DIT) at the University of Maryland, College Park. The position has responsibility for providing comprehensive database SQL optimization and administration for enterprise level, cross-campus services .
The position is responsible for:
- Configuring and maintaining Oracle and Postgres databases, including monitoring of database health, database performance, availability, deployment, backup and recovery (datapump) , security (audit), Optimization and SQL tuning.
- Analyzing and guiding customers with SQL / PostgreSQL Queries and PL/SQL for the Application requirements which includes writing of SQl / PostgreSQL and PL/SQLscripts.
- Providing 24×7 support for critical production systems.
- Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:
Contingent II Benefits Summary
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
- 4 to 7 years of Database Administration experience primarily with Oracle AWS RDS and Postgres databases.
- Experience in writing SQL queries and PL/SQL scripts.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Skilled in SQL/PostgreSQL query tuning and Database Tuning, Analyze database performance reports and Recommend best practices for SQL code deployment in production environments for database optimization.
- Proficient with AWS Oracle RDS and Postgres databases, including configuration, availability, deployment, security(Audit), Backup and Recovery (Datapump) and Monitoring.
- Must be able to work concurrently on multiple projects, adjust rapidly to occasional significant changes in priorities, and respond efficiently and effectively support 24 by 7 for critical production systems.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Oracle or Postgres certification.
- Experience in Redshift, MSSQL, and/or MariaDB is a plus.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Benefits Included:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage designed to help you and your family live a healthy lifestyle.
- Flexible work opportunities
- UMCP Tuition Remission for employees, and their dependents to grow and achieve greatness.
- Generous paid time off package to address work/life balance and maintain well-being.
- Retirement Benefits created to aid employees in reaching future retirement goals.
- And many more…
Salary range $110,000-$127,000
**This position does not provide sponsorship for Visas.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Sedentary work. Employee will need to be able to sit for long periods of time to work on a computer, as well as travel occasionally to meet with clients and customers on and off campus. Position also requires being on call to provide some outside of business hours support.
Posting Date:
09/13/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Yes
Best Consideration Date
09/27/2023
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.