Database Administrator ; CS

Are you passionate about turning complex data into reliable, secure, and accessible solutions?

If you thrive on managing databases, solving technical challenges, and ensuring critical information is always available when it matters most, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Database Administrator I (CS27-051).

Under direct supervision, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, configuration, security and ongoing support of all databases supporting the University's Enterprise Information Systems.

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

• Assists in the monitoring, identification and resolution of database & application problems requiring 24x7 coverage and response to system alerts and issues.
• Position will assist other database administrators to: design, build, test, implement, install, upgrade, patch, secure, analyze, backup, recover and troubleshoot relational databases and application servers.
• Position serves as an escalation point of contact for resolution of database and application service problems and issues.
• Specific database and application server issues, error messages or service problems are routed directly to the Database Administrators.
• Position assists in day-to-day development support for projects to build and improve relational databases and applications.
• Position collaborates with application development staff and users to design, implement, and communicate database solutions that work according to the requirements of the academic and business users.
• This position will be required to develop the skills necessary to upgrade, patch, troubleshoot and resolve complex problems associated with the Enterprise Information Systems databases and applications.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

FLSA:
Exempt

Internet Technology Services offers flexible work schedules with remote work possible.

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Any one or any combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the following categories:

A. College coursework which includes Information Technology (IT), IT Management, Programming, IT systems, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

• 30 semester hours equals One (1) year (12 months)
• Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals Eighteen months (18 months)
• 90 semester hours equals Two (2) years (24 months)
• Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals Three (3) years (36 months)

B. Work experience in IT-related functions, such as hardware/software support, programming, network design, network engineering, IT systems integration, or closely related field.

AND

(Years can be concurrent)

2+ years of progressively more responsible work experience in IT-related profession

2+ years of experience in relational database programming (SQL and PL/SQL) and analysis

2+ years of experience with various operating systems:(Unix, Linux, Windows)

Ability to immediately respond and support critical applications on a 24x7 basis.

Ability to effectively communicate and interact in a team environment.

Ability to effectively communicate and professionally interact with all staff levels.

Must be self-motivated and be able to work as part of a team or independently.

Demonstrate analytical abilities and quantitative/problem solving…