Database Administrator
New Brunswick, NJ 
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Recruitment/Posting Title Database Administrator
Job Category Staff & Executive - Information Technology
Department IPO-Information Technology
Overview
The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Database Administrator for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). The position will join IP&O IT's Application Development team to provide Oracle and SQL Server database administration for the division's multiple systems. Database administration tasks include but are not limited to database design, installation, upgrades/patching, configuration, monitoring, real-time integrations, backup/recovery, replication, performance tuning, security, and troubleshooting.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • Assist developers and other IT staff with dev/test/production deployments, ad-hoc queries, and SQL tuning. Server and application administration will be required to support DBA tasks.
  • Servers are running in VMware vSphere and include both Linux and Windows operating systems. The DBA will write scripts and stored procedures using PL/SQL, T-SQL, Linux BASH, and Windows PowerShell.
  • The position will use tools such as Oracle Enterprise Manager and RMAN, Quest Toad, SQL Server Management Studio, SolarWinds, Splunk, Veeam Backup and Recovery, and VMware vCenter.
  • The position will work with various groups internal and external to IP&O, including with managers, developers, users, and vendors.
  • Prepares documentation for users and other technical staff. The DBA is expected to work under limited supervision.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA Nonexempt
Grade 06
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 87794.000
Annual Mid Range Salary 111057.000
Annual Maximum Salary 134320.000
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A minimum of 3 years of database management with Oracle and/or SQL Server.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Must have knowledge of current versions of Windows and Linux/Unix server operating systems.
  • Must be fluent in SQL, T-SQL/PL-SQL, and operating system scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, etc.)
  • Must have experience installing, configuring, and performing backup/recovery of Oracle and/or SQL Server.
  • Candidate must successfully complete a security risk assessment by the U.S. Department of Justice and pass an FBI background check as a condition of employment.
  • Advanced experience with database performance tuning and SQL is required to keep the department's databases and business processes running efficiently
Preferred Qualifications
  • Database certifications for current versions of Oracle and/or SQL Server are preferred. Experience with advanced tools such as Quest TOAD, SolarWinds, and Splunk are preferred. Virtualization (VMware vSphere 7/8) experience preferred.
Equipment Utilized
  • Management software that will be used include are Quest TOAD, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Oracle Recovery Manager, SQL Server Management Studio, SolarWinds, Splunk, Veeam Backup and Recovery, and VMware vCenter.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • The position maintains critical infrastructure services available 24O7
  • Will be required to be on-call for problems to be resolved quickly.
  • At times, the incumbent may need to work outside of normal work hours to minimize server maintenance downtime.
Special Conditions
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1104
Posting Open Date 05/07/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Off Campus
City Piscataway
State NJ
Location Details
33 Knightsbridge Rd.
Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

 

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Job Summary
Company
Rutgers University
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
3+ years
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