Application Database Administrator Jobs

Position Number:

128627

Title:

IT Data Base Administrator

Functional Title:

Application Database Administrator

Category Status:

35-Exempt Contingent Category 2

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

1.00

Unit:

DIT-EE-Enterprise Data Services

Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Background Checks

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

• Configuring and maintaining Oracle and Postgres databases, including monitoring of database health, database performance, availability, deployment, backup and recovery (datapump) , security (audit), Optimization and SQL tuning.
• Providing 24×7 support for critical production systems. Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours.
• Analyzing and guiding customers with SQL / PostgreSQL Queries and PL/SQL for the Application requirements which includes writing of SQl / PostgreSQL and PL/SQLscripts

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• 2 to 7 years of Database Administration experience primarily with Oracle and Postgres databases.
• Experience in writing SQL queries and PL/SQL scripts.

• Must be able to work concurrently on multiple projects, adjust rapidly to occasional significant changes in priorities, and respond efficiently and effectively support 24 by 7 for critical production systems.
• Skilled in SQL/PostgreSQL query tuning and Database Tuning, Analyze database performance reports and Recommend best practices for SQL code deployment in production environments for database optimization.
• Proficient with Oracle and Postgres databases, including configuration, availability, deployment, security(Audit), Backup and Recovery (Datapump) and Monitoring.

Preferences:

• Oracle or Postgres certification.
• Experience with Amazon RDS.
• Experience in Redshift, MSSQL, and/or MariaDB is a plus.

Additional Certifications:

Additional Information:

• UMCP Tuition Remission for employees, and their dependents to grow and achieve greatness.
• And many more…
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage designed to help you and your family live a healthy lifestyle.
• Retirement Benefits created to aid employees in reaching future retirement goals.
• Flexible work opportunities
• Generous paid time off package to address work/life balance and maintain well-being.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

Sedentary work. Employee will need to be able to sit for long periods of time to work on a computer, as well as travel occasionally to meet with clients and customers on and off campus. Position also requires being on call to provide some outside of business hours support.

Posting Date:

07/25/2023

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

08/08/2023

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.