Database Administrator I

University of Arizona•Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

The Center for Applied Transportation Sciences (CATS) in the College of Engineering at the University of Arizona works with partnering agencies and institutions on research and education in transportation systems management and operations, and performance management, as well as mobility on demand. The University of Arizona seeks a qualified applicant for the position of Database Administrator for our Tucson area location. The Database Administrator will provide systematical solutions to support the service in transportation research and help the center to manage inventory, database design and management, programming projects, and IT device maintenance using the knowledge of Information Systems Analysis and Design; Data Management & Big Data Technology; Consulting & Solution Architecture. Responsibilities include: provide systematical solutions to support the service in transportation research and help the center to manage inventory, database design and management, programming projects, and IT device maintenance using the knowledge of Information Systems Analysis and Design; Data Management & Big Data Technology; Consulting & Solution Architecture. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems or Computer Science, or foreign equivalent. This position is non-security sensitive and requires a name-based criminal background check. Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems or Computer Science, or foreign equivalent.

Responsibilities

The Database Administrator will provide systematical solutions to support the service in transportation research and help the center to manage inventory, database design and management, programming projects, and IT device maintenance using the knowledge of Information Systems Analysis and Design; Data Management & Big Data Technology; Consulting & Solution Architecture.
Design databases for storing transportation-related data and support transportation analysis, project needs, and application features using the knowledge of Information Systems Analysis and Design; Data Management & Big Data Technology; Consulting & Solution Architecture.
Optimize databases for fast data retrieval and handle data sharing and integration with various applications using the knowledge of Information Systems Analysis and Design; Data Management & Big Data Technology; Consulting & Solution Architecture.
Design and maintain data management lifecycle; document system operation; and spec and set up new servers using the knowledge of Information Systems Analysis and Design; Data Management & Big Data Technology; Consulting & Solution Architecture.
Mentor students in data visualization and analysis, and developing new modules in SMART Tools using the knowledge of Information Systems Analysis and Design; Data Management & Big Data Technology; Consulting & Solution Architecture.
Repair and set up computers for the center and provide software and hardware support for center staff using the knowledge of Information Systems Analysis and Design; Data Management & Big Data Technology; Consulting & Solution Architecture.