Oracle Database Administrator (OIT)
8 months ago
Employment Information
BYU's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is passionate about supporting thousands of students, faculty, and staff of our campus community every day. We are committed to growth, whether that is through offering employee trainings to build skills or providing students with invaluable hands-on work experiences. We care about our employees maintaining a great work-life balance, so we provide flexibility with scheduling and remote work when we can. OIT has a positive, caring environment that values collaboration, commitment, and customer service. Our goal is to offer excellent service to the University, while striving to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.
Job Summary
We are looking for a database administrator (DBA) to assist with the management of BYU's Oracle databases. In this position, you will contribute to the strategic direction of the data team and provide proactive support. Additional duties include account management, backup/restore/recovery, monitoring, capacity planning, configuration, upgrading/patching, documentation, user support, and performance tuning.
Details of Essential Functions:
- Independently analyze database problems and provide problem resolution.
- Assist with upgrading and patching, backup and restore, monitoring, and system configuration.
What BYU can offer you:
- 22 vacation days and 12 sick days accrual
- 13 calendar holidays
- 401k matching
- No-cost participation in a retirement savings program
- Tuition benefits for you and your family
- Excellent medical/dental benefits
- Short- and long-term disability benefits
- Paid parental and maternity leave
- Wellness programs
- On-campus parking
- Free UTA passes for you and your dependents
- Discounts at the BYU Store and on the many events at BYU
- ...And much, much more.
What we are looking for:
Education and Experience:
This position provides an opportunity for people of varying levels of skill. If you have a lot of education, experience, and skill, we'll compensate you accordingly. If you are early in your career, this could be a great opportunity for you, too. Different levels of pay are assigned by the hiring department depending on experience/education/skills and business needs.
Professional (Level 54T): Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and related experience; 1-2 industry certifications preferred related to tools used in the job ($83,000 to $107,500 approximate starting salary range)
Senior Professional (Level 55T): Bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred) plus 5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and related experience; 1-2 industry certifications preferred related to tools used in the job ($96,500 to $125,000 approximate starting salary range)
Enterprise Subject Matter Expert (Level 56T): Bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred) plus 10 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and related experience; 1-2 industry certifications preferred related to tools used in the job ($112,000 to $145,000 approximate starting salary range)
Skills, abilities, or knowledge:
You are not required to have experience in all areas listed below. What you don't know we can teach you. We are seeking the most qualified candidates; the more you have, the more likely you are to be selected. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and skills.
- Knowledge of database structures, theories, principles, and practices including table normalization and the way Oracle enforces data integrity
- Knowledge of SQL, stored procedures, functions, views, and triggers
- Ability to identify and resolve database performance issues, such as slow queries, inefficient indexing, or resource contention
- Ability to use log files, related trace files, and other methods for troubleshooting and optimization
- Knowledge of Oracle security management
- Ability to configure network components to ensure database access
- Ability to write Linux shell scripts to automate tasks
- Effective technical communication with infrastructure teams, developers, and less-technical users
- Experience with cloud database technologies and VMs is helpful
- Knowledge of additional database management systems is preferred
Employee Class: Staff (Full-Time)
Work Location: Provo Campus
Desired Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Close Date: Open Until Filled
Pay Level: 54T/55T/56T
Approximate Starting Salary: Depends on qualifications; see approximate starting salary ranges for each level in the "Education and Experience" section above
Documents Required at time of Application:
Required: Resume
Optional: Cover Letter
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!
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