Senior Database Administrator

$80,000 - $97,000/Yr

Texas A&M University - College Station, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

College Station, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Senior Database Administrator at Texas A&M University plays a crucial role in supporting the student information systems that utilize the Oracle database and Unix platform. This position involves collaboration with various business units, developers, and IT professionals to install, enhance, monitor, and resolve technical issues, ultimately facilitating student applications, class registrations, financial assistance, and communication with faculty. The role is based on-site in College Station, Texas, with a salary range of $80,000 - $97,000, commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure Oracle databases and Unix systems.
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Collaborate with business units and developers to provide database solutions.
• Support the integration and maintenance of third-party applications with Oracle databases.
• Enhance database security and ensure data integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of related experience in database architecture and administration.
• Six years of Oracle administration experience, preferably at the enterprise level.
• Experience with application server support and Unix systems, including shell scripts.
• Development experience in SQL, PL/SQL, Groovy, and/or Java is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated experience supporting third-party application integration with Oracle databases or Banner applications.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance with employer contributions.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Free exercise programs and release time for health and wellness activities.
• Access to free LinkedIn Learning training and limited financial support for professional development activities.
• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for degree completion.