Database Administrator

Database Administrator


Job Description


Job Summary:

Incumbent will be responsible for ensuring continuous availability of the University of Nebraska database environments. Including the design, implementation, and management of systems and associated management solutions. Monitor, analyze, and ensure system performance, capacity, and uptime meet university service level agreements within a 24x7 operation. Troubleshoot complex problems, individually, with other members of the team, and with third-parties. Requires regular interaction with other networking, systems, and telecom professionals in the design and delivery of services; and with end-users to provide direct support.

This position will uphold the ITS core principles of outstanding collaboration and communication, a drive to succeed, a passion for higher learning, and acting with integrity.

Additional Info

About Us:

University of Nebraska employees enjoy a flexible benefits program allowing you to customize your benefits to suit your personal needs; paid vacation and sick leave in addition to 13 paid holidays; access to career-advancing educational programs, including and employee and dependent tuition benefit applicable at any of the NU campuses; and immediate vesting pre-tax retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related field

3 years database administration, database development or systems administration experience

Knowledge of database administration principles and practices

Knowledge of relational database management systems and associated tools

Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and identify root causes

Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Equivalent combination of education and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Additional Information:

The ideal candidate is an agile professional with strong interpersonal communication skills, flexibility and responsiveness; exhibits high ethical standards; proficient in managing time and competing priorities; responsive and committed to supporting and motivating staff; committed to the ideals of a major public research university.

Special Instructions:

Please note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

This position is designated as an on-site role and is not eligible for an alternative worksite arrangement at the time of hire. Following successful completion of the initial probationary period and demonstration of satisfactory job performance, employees in this position may be considered for a remote work arrangement, subject to departmental business needs and supervisory approval. Approved arrangements require employees to reside within a 50-mile driving distance of one of the University of Nebraska campuses in Lincoln, Omaha, or Kearney, Nebraska.

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