Database and Systems Administrator Sr.
Full-time
8 months ago
Employment Information
UETN provides network and IT solutions for educational institutions (Higher Education, K12, Libraries, Zoo, Aquarium, and other sites) throughout Utah. This position is integral in providing systems and services to all UETN Stakeholders.
We are looking for a Senior Database & Systems Administrator. You’ll be joining a team that is responsible for managing storage, server, and virtual hosting infrastructures.
Senior Database & System Administrator responsibilities include traditional database administration; monitoring system performance; and configuring software and hardware. To be successful in this role, you should have excellent troubleshooting skills and hands-on experience with various database platforms and operating systems. Activities include but are not limited to the following:
We are looking for a Senior Database & Systems Administrator. You’ll be joining a team that is responsible for managing storage, server, and virtual hosting infrastructures.
Senior Database & System Administrator responsibilities include traditional database administration; monitoring system performance; and configuring software and hardware. To be successful in this role, you should have excellent troubleshooting skills and hands-on experience with various database platforms and operating systems. Activities include but are not limited to the following:
- Develops, implements, administers, and maintains policies and procedures ensuring the security and integrity of the UETN’s databases.
- Implements data models, database designs, data access, and table maintenance.
- Resolves database performance, capacity, replication, and other distributed data issues.
- Works with the applications team to design database objects that meet business requirements and production standards. This requires obtaining application knowledge while working with architects, data modelers, and application developers.
- Ensures the performance of the databases and application code from development to production.
- Installs and migrates object changes through multiple test environments and production.
- Works on complex projects with software design engineers.
- Develops and implements database recovery plans and procedures.
- Installs, upgrades, and tests database software.
- Works on multiple projects simultaneously which span multiple application releases.
- Maintains database and systems servers to current patch levels and works with developers to ensure compatibility with the application code base.
- Maintains systems that support application development and data analysis.
- Serves as System Administrator for database and web-tier application servers.
Responsibilities
- Serves as Database Administrator for UETN Enterprise Operations Support.
- Maintain and administer PostgreSQL and MSSQL Database servers for applications supporting users on multiple remote campus sites.
- Manage a PostgreSQL cluster with streaming replication using Pgpool-II
- Administer and configure, Apache, Tomcat, and various other application platforms.
- Maintain and support software development tools, Bitbucket, Jenkins, and SonarQube.
- Monitor services for functionality and end-user accessibility.
- Maintain existing software versions, updates, and patches to maintain to current levels.
- Plan, organize, and implement necessary technology to meet institutional needs.
- Assist UETN technical staff to develop and implement standard backup and recovery procedures and contribute to a complete disaster recovery plan.
- Work with other institutional and UETN Enterprise Application Support staff to resolve issues efficiently.
- Respond to computer support help requests and resolve hardware and software problems in a timely and amicable manner.
- Document methods and resources used to resolve issues.
- Set up and configure new servers and services as needed.
- Assist in project-based system administration tasks.
Minimum Qualifications
Require a bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and at least 5 years of experience in database administration or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
- Experience with PostgreSQL, Pgpool—II, and MSSQL.
- Experience with Ubuntu Linux, Ansible, and Bash Scripting
- Experience with Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, etc.)
- Ability to learn and adapt to changes in industry technologies and platforms.
- Demonstrated Problem solver.
- Experience with identity access management tools and concepts, RBAC, ABAC, and PBAC.
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
UETN is a business unit of the University of Utah responsible for the state’s education and telehealth IT infrastructure and associated services including KUEN public television.
About the University of Utah: Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah’s system of higher education, home to arts and museum venues and a member of the Pac-12 Conference. Skiing and snowboarding opportunities are a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities from biking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to the Utah Symphony and Opera, Ballet West, professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities.
About the University of Utah: Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah’s system of higher education, home to arts and museum venues and a member of the Pac-12 Conference. Skiing and snowboarding opportunities are a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities from biking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to the Utah Symphony and Opera, Ballet West, professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities.
University of Utah Benefits
- Health, dental, and wellness coverage
- Automatic and immediately vested 14.2% employer contribution to personal retirement account (401a)
- Free public transportation pass (Utah Transit Authority)
- Paid leave time
- Reduced tuition benefits for employee and family members
- More information: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of database administration or related experience do you have?
- Less than 5 years
- 5 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 15 years
- 15 years or more
- * How did you hear about this position?
- University of Utah Web Page
- Internet: search engine, online job board, etc
- University of Utah employee referral
- Career Services/Campus Job Fair
- Community/Government Agency
- Other/Unknown
- * How did you hear about this position? Please specify the name of the job board, community, education, government agency, search engine, etc. used to find out about this position.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
Open Date
04/17/2024
Requisition Number
PRN38269B
Job Title
Database Administrator Sr
Working Title
Database and Systems Administrator Sr.
Job Grade
G
FLSA Code
Computer Employee
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Flexible primarily normal Business hours with occasional nights and weekends, with On-call weekly rotation every 5-6 weeks.
VP Area
President
Department
00336 - KUEN/Utah Education Network
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$74,000 - $109,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
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