Northwestern University-posted 2 months ago
$111,803 - $120,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Evanston, IL
Educational Services

The Senior Database Administrator (DBA) supports and manages the university's enterprise database environment, collaborating with both technical and functional teams to design, implement, and maintain robust database systems. This role ensures optimal database availability, performance, and security to meet institutional needs. Please note: This position will be required to work a hybrid work schedule. That means there are some days required to be onsite at NU and other days remote.

  • Support development teams with database provisioning, cloning, data migration, and query optimization.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot database performance and promptly respond to alerts and incident reports to maintain reliability and user satisfaction.
  • Install, patch, and upgrade database software following the industry's best practices.
  • Implement and maintain database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Manage and tune database memory, indices, tables, and tablespaces for optimal performance and efficient resource utilization.
  • Manage user accounts, roles, and permissions in alignment with NUIT security policy.
  • Develop and update administration scripts for various functions.
  • Document database configurations, procedures, and policies.
  • Perform database capacity reporting and planning for future growth.
  • Manage projects ensuring timelines and deliverables are met and meet expectations.
  • Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
  • 4 years of experience as a Database Administrator or similar role.
  • Advanced knowledge of SQL databases (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
  • Hands on experience with Oracle RAC, Oracle Multitenant, OEM, SQL Server always on, Postgres replication.
  • Proficiency in database security, encryption, and access control mechanisms.
  • Expertise in database scripting languages (e.g., SQL, PL/SQL, T-SQL) and familiarity with automation tools.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans.
  • Retirement benefits.
  • Tuition discounts.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Programs to help locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care.
  • Support for employee career development.
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