Database Administrator

Marist University•Poughkeepsie, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Database Administrator's primary responsibility is to work in support of several Oracle database implementations including installation, configuration, performance tuning, as well as support interface and integration configuration of third-party products. Essential technical duties include installation of Oracle products, applying patches and upgrades, monitoring and tuning system performance, user access, database security, defining database tables, functions, views and packages and device configuration and planning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems and/or five years of experience in the information technology field as a Database Administrator is required
Three to five years of experience in the information technology field as a Database Administrator is required
Adaptability while working in a rapidly changing technological environment
Excellent customer service and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with Linux and Windows Servers, Ellucian Banner / Oracle DBA and applications services such as Tomcat and WebLogic is preferred
Attention to detail, strong ownership of one’s work, exceptional problem solving and project management skills is preferred

Responsibilities

Design, development, documentation, analysis, creation and testing of computer systems or programs, including prototypes, based on and related to user of system design specifications
Create, maintain, refresh, monitor, tune and upgrade as required Oracle instances/databases for development, test and production environments
Monitor system resources of database servers to assure production systems meet performance and availability requirements
Provide technical support and guidance to ERP application developers and administrative staff
Following standards, write, maintain and document Linux scripts needed in support of applications
Work with ERP project team (or other project teams as required) to determine needs, set priorities, create project plans and determine schedule for installations/upgrades.
Responsible to apply and test vendor delivered patches in a timely manner
Monitor for security breaches, error log(s), database and log space, user activity and resource utilization of production environment.
Manage user access, and implement security architecture
Document all related procedures including disaster recovery
Provide 24/7 on-call on a rotational basis support
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

3 weeks of paid vacation.
4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment.
Unlimited paid sick time.
14+ paid holidays per year.
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
Life insurance.
Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
403(b) defined contribution plan: First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%. University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years. Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter. Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
Tuition Benefits: Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26. University pays 100% tuition only. Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution. Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.