Application Database Administrator

$115,000 - $130,000/Yr

University of Maryland - College Park, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

College Park, MD

Educational Services

About the position

The Application Database Administrator (DBA) at the University of Maryland, College Park, is responsible for comprehensive database optimization and administration for enterprise-level, cross-campus services. This role involves configuring and maintaining various database systems, providing 24/7 support for critical production systems, and ensuring the overall health and performance of databases.

Responsibilities

• Configuring and maintaining Postgres, Oracle databases (AWS RDS), MSSQL (Azure), and Redshift data warehouse platform.
• Monitoring database health, performance, availability, deployment, backup and recovery, and security.
• Analyzing and guiding customers with SQL and PostgreSQL queries for application requirements.
• Providing 24×7 support for critical production systems.
• Performing scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours.
• Configuring and maintaining the Denodo data virtualization tool.
• Independently analyzing, solving, and correcting issues in real time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 4 to 7 years of Database Administration experience primarily with Postgres, Oracle (AWS RDS), Redshift, and MSSQL databases.
• Experience in writing SQL queries and PL/SQL scripts.
• Experience in configuring and maintaining Denodo data virtualization tool.
• Working knowledge of Postgres (AWS RDS), Oracle (AWS RDS), MSSQL, and Redshift databases.
• Skilled in SQL/PostgreSQL query tuning and database tuning.

Nice-to-haves

• Postgres Certification
• Oracle Certification
• Denodo Experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible work opportunities.
• UMCP Tuition Remission for employees and their dependents.
• Generous paid time off package.
• Retirement benefits.