Senior/Database Administrator

Nevada System of Higher Education•Reno, NV

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About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno invites candidates for the position of Database Administrator or Senior Database Administrator. The position reports to Enterprise Data Management, a service unit of the Office of Information Technology (OIT) division. This position is responsible for administering, monitoring, optimizing, and securing database management systems. The Database Administrator/Senior is responsible for managing all aspects of enterprise database systems, supporting both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and maintaining database availability and operational continuity. The duties of this position include installing, patching, upgrading, and optimizing databases in accordance with security standards and polices; developing and implementing comprehensive strategies for database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery; will work with system stakeholders, senior database administrators, and technical support staff. Candidates will be hired at the level comparable to their experience, knowledge, skills and abilities

Requirements

Database Administrator Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and two (2) years of related work experience OR Master’s degree and one (1) year of related work experience. Related Experience: Experience in administering and supporting a relational database environment. Experience with database query languages, scripting, and user management.
Senior Database Administrator Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and four (4) years of related work experience OR Master’s degree and two (2) years of related work experience. Related Experience: Experience in administering and supporting an enterprise level relational database environment. Experience with advanced database query languages and scripting.

Nice To Haves

Experience with current Oracle and SQL Server RDBMS on UNIX and Windows platforms
detail-oriented
customer-focused
skilled in problem-solving
experienced with SQL and PL/SQL

Responsibilities

administering, monitoring, optimizing, and securing database management systems
managing all aspects of enterprise database systems
supporting both technical and non-technical stakeholders
maintaining database availability and operational continuity
installing, patching, upgrading, and optimizing databases in accordance with security standards and polices
developing and implementing comprehensive strategies for database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery
will work with system stakeholders, senior database administrators, and technical support staff

Benefits

Remarkable Retirement! Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!
Health insurance options including dental and vision
Generous annual and sick leave, life insurance and long-term disability
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.
Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate.
No state income tax!
Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.
Dual Career Assistance Program The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.