Database Administrator

Department:

Enterprise Information Systems

Anticipated Start Date:

June 1 2026

Annual Salary:

$95000.00

Job Summary:

The Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for ensuring the reliability security performance and recoverability of mission-critical databases that support academic administrative and research operations. This role is responsible for the oversight of data flows into the reporting environment to support operational needs with a primary focus of Oracle database administration hosted both on-premise and in the addition to core database administration the DBA performs installations upgrades and software-level administration for ERP database packages and departmental enterprise applications including those modules running on Tomcat or other supported servers. The role focuses on maintaining operational continuity for systems managed by the Enterprise Information Systems department. Collaboration with IT teams and functional departments is essential to support data integrity compliance and integration with third-party systems. This position also plays a key role in advancing data governance and supporting analytics initiatives across campus.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer maintain and upgrade the Universitys Oracle databases in an on-prem Red Hat Linux environment.
• Perform routine database maintenance including backups patching monitoring and performance tuning.
• Support ERP system upgrades and manage related database activities.
• Install upgrade and configure enterprise applications managed by the Enterprise Information Systems department including ERP modules Tomcat deployments operational reporting software associated scheduling services and other departmental applications.
• Monitor and maintain the Universitys cloud reporting environment including data ingestion freeze data custom database objects jobs and configurations.
• Manage database security including user accounts and access controls.
• Work closely with system administrators and IT teams to monitor troubleshoot and maintain integrations between databases and enterprise applications.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Management Information Systems Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience with Oracle database administration in an enterprise environment.
• Expertise in a variety of programming/scripting languages.
• Experience working in Red Hat Linux and Windows Server environments.
• Knowledge of enterprise application administration including Tomcat deployments.
• Experience managing database security user accounts and recovery operations.
• Experience performing database backups restores and performance tuning.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of ERP system architecture and operational support requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting ERP systems (e.g. Banner or similar).
• Familiarity with enterprise operational reporting software and departmental application suites.
• Experience in performing software-level administration and upgrades for enterprise applications.
• Knowledge of best practices for databases and application security in a higher education environment.
• 5 years of Oracle database administration.

Required Documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Unofficial Transcripts (official required upon hire)

Employee Benefits:

JSU strives to provide a great quality of life to our employees through an attractive competitive benefits package for our full-time faculty and staff. These benefits enhance your salary as a JSU employee and are part of your total compensation package. Benefits include:

• Retirement Plans
  • Alabama Teachers Retirement System (TRS)
  • RSA-1 Deferred Compensation
  • 403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)
• Health Insurance
  • Medical (PEEHIP)
  • Optional plans: vision dental flexible spending plan dependent care cancer and hospital indemnity
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Prescription assistance

For additional information regarding benefits please visit our website.

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