Database Administrator II – CTS

Salary: $Commensurate with experience
Benefits: The University offers generous benefits including paid time off (holidays, holy days
and vacation), employer matching contributions to the retirement plan, and tuition benefits for employees and their eligible dependents.
Learn more and explore benefits at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location: Computer technology services
Position Status: Full-time
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM
Position Number: 435704/10-1203
FLSA Status: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The
Database Administrator II is responsible for supporting the mission critical production, test, and development applications used for campus
administration.

The Database Administrator II (DBA II) is responsible for supporting Oracle Database Administration, Apache Tomcat,
Banner Administration, and middleware integrations. Further responsibilities include support of the data warehouse and ETL processes,
troubleshooting errors generated by in-house or vendor provide software, building and configuring Banner modules to perform needed
functionality according to documented processes and procedures, assisting with the implementation of new software and upgrades of existing
software, and working with the application team to develop database architectures, coding standards, and quality assurance procedures.

Duties are performed on a variety of operating systems with a primary focus on Linux and Windows. The DBA II may be required to work
evenings and weekends to ensure proper administration.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts advanced Oracle
Database Administration tasks, including database creation and maintenance, tuning, capacity planning, backup and recovery, program
migrations, and security implementation/enforcement/audit. Provides technical leadership and guidance to less senior database
administrators.

Architects’ high availability systems and implements, documents, and tests Disaster Recovery solutions. Installs,
maintains, and integrates Middle Tier technologies including Apache Tomcat.

Coordinates with the Project and Portfolio Management
Office (PPMO) to conduct project management duties such as research, scoping, resource planning, and risk analysis. Mentors team members,
develops documentation and technical guidelines and diagrams.

Researches emerging technologies and trends in the Oracle Database and
applications market and develops proposals on how these trends impact the Duquesne environment. Assist with the implementation of new
software and upgrades of existing software.

Works with Duquesne module leaders to plan and implement Ellucian patches and upgrades.
Build and configure Banner modules to perform needed functionality according to documented processes and procedures.

Works with
vendors to diagnose integration, functionality, and performance issues. Monitors and manages TDX tickets. Provides Banner application and
functional support, maintains support tickets with Ellucian / Oracle / third party vendors.

Completes other duties as
assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer
science, IT or a related field from an accredited educational institution.

3-5 years of related work experience.

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge,
skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Ability
to conduct independent research into technical subjects and present findings or recommendations.

Ability to make and defend decisions
in ambiguous technical environments.

Strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, in addition to outstanding
written and verbal communication, technical writing skills, and presentation skills required.

Ability to initiate and follow through
with work responsibilities and to meet deadlines.

Ability and willingness to learn new technologies and skillsets.

Ability to
correlate fixes available in patches with identified functional and technical issues. Work with Duquesne module leaders as needed to plan
for upgrades and patches.

Advanced SQL skills and experience migrating database objects. Advanced Shell Scripting.

Displays
advanced understanding of application server hardware and software architecture.

Ability to execute complex database administration
tasks to support the campus ERP and related technologies. Ability to troubleshoot and support the campus ERP application with strong
analytical sense. Install, maintain, and integrate database and application components.

Advanced level of applied knowledge of
database structures, theories, principles, practices, and processes.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to
respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a
spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional
references.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit.
Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of
opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.

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