Junior Database Administrator

Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS) is one of the largest pension systems in the United States, serving approximately 500,000 members and retirees from around 1,900 public employers across Indiana. Its flagship assets exceed $50 billion, and it is headquartered in downtown Indianapolis.

This position is not eligible for H‑1B or any other form of sponsorship for work authorization by the Indiana Public Retirement System. If you will require sponsorship from us for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.

INPRS values people, diversity, and balance. Its culture is collaborative, inclusive, innovative, and supportive. Employees enjoy flexibility while maintaining a strong commitment to service for members.

The Junior Database Administrator (DBA) works as part of IT Operations – Database Administration. Responsibilities include monitoring performance, documenting metrics, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring security, configuration, and disaster‑recovery best practices.

• Assist in database maintenance: installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, backup, and recovery.
• Diagnose and respond to database and application issues, escalating to vendors as needed.
• Monitor and report on database performance and capacity; provide trend analysis.
• Use Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) and Grid Control to manage databases.
• Help create and debug stored procedures, functions, packages, and triggers.
• Document operating procedures and contribute to the Service Delivery knowledge base.
• Participate in a weekly on‑call support rotation for after‑hours and weekend coverage.

• At least two years of experience in a technical field with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with database technologies (SQL Server or Oracle) and Linux.
• Hands‑on use of Oracle Enterprise Manager and Grid Control.
• Support and maintain Oracle E‑Business Suite, People Soft, Web Logic, and Oracle databases in a virtualized environment.
• Automate daily maintenance tasks via scripting; use RMAN for backup and recovery.
• Knowledge of Oracle 10g or higher architecture.
• Ability to troubleshoot, tune databases, edit system configuration, and design documentation.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and presentation skills at all management levels.
• Prioritize, plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Highly detail‑oriented and proactive problem solver.
• Demonstrate INPRS culture and values.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Understanding of core technologies that underpin modern software development, especially data management and messaging.
• 1–3 years of experience in the financial services industry preferred.

• Competitive compensation.
• Flexible work arrangement.
• Health savings account with employer contribution.
• Prescription coverage.
• Employer‑funded retirement plan (pension).
• Deferred compensation plan.
• Flexible spending account.
• Work/life balance (37.5 hours weekly).
• 12 paid holidays; 14 during election year.
• Paid leave (personal, sick, vacation).
• Professional credential reimbursement.
• Group life insurance.
• Employer‑paid downtown parking.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application and resume for review. For more information about our organization, please visit the INPRS Careers Page.

Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer‑employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.