University of Michigan · 1 day ago
Senior Database Administrator
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$74K/yr - $82K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Michigan is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public through research, teaching, and patient care. They are seeking a Senior Database Administrator to manage and maintain Oracle databases, ensuring their safety and reliability while supporting high-performance database environments for learning and research.
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Responsibilities
Administer and maintain Oracle databases in high-availability environments (Exadata, RedHat Linux)
Design, install, upgrade, patch, tune, monitor, secure, and troubleshoot both large-scale and high transaction databases
Perform backups and recovery, capacity planning, automation, and integration of new database technologies
Support additional database platforms as needed
Participate in a paid on-call rotation every 4 weeks
Contribute to automation and process improvements
Work collaboratively within ITS and with campus partners
Document procedures and environments for team use
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, business computing or related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years as Oracle DBA on Linux/Unix servers, configuring and using RAC, ASM, Exadata, Data Guard, OEM, patching, security, Wallet, TDE
Experience performing backups/recoveries, troubleshooting, upgrades, and maintenance
Experience performance tuning databases and queries
Effective written and interpersonal communication skills; ability to document technical processes
Programming experience in shell/perl/python, ideally for Linux system automation
Ability to work under pressure, including on-call/weekend shifts
Solid understanding of Linux/Unix OS
Preferred
Deep understanding of Oracle Exadata architecture
Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef), Git/source code management
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), log analytics tools (Splunk), CI tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI)
Experience administering MySQL or NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) databases
Modern programming and development best practices
Benefits
Generous paid time off
2:1 retirement matching
Comprehensive health/dental/vision plans
Flexible spending accounts
Disability and life insurance
Legal services
Work-life programs
Company
University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
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Funding
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$359.75MKey Investors
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