Database Administrator

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Type of Position: Full-time
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
Categories: Administration

$90,000 - $110,000

The Database Administrator's primary responsibility is to work in support of several Oracle database implementations including installation, configuration, performance tuning, as well as support interface and integration configuration of third‑party products. Essential technical duties include installation of Oracle products, applying patches and upgrades, monitoring and tuning system performance, user access, database security, defining database tables, functions, views and packages and device configuration and planning.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems and/or five years of experience in the information technology field as a Database Administrator is required
• Three to five years of experience in the information technology field as a Database Administrator is required
• Adaptability while working in a rapidly changing technological environment
• Excellent customer service and communication skills

• Design, development, documentation, analysis, creation and testing of computer systems or programs, including prototypes, based on and related to user of system design specifications
  • Create, maintain, refresh, monitor, tune and upgrade as required Oracle instances/databases for development, test and production environments
  • Monitor system resources of database servers to assure production systems meet performance and availability requirements
• Provide technical support and guidance to ERP application developers and administrative staff
• Following standards, write, maintain and document Linux scripts needed in support of applications
• Work with ERP project team (or other project teams as required) to determine needs, set priorities, create project plans and determine schedule for installations/upgrades. Responsible to apply and test vendor delivered patches in a timely manner
• Monitor for security breaches, error log(s), database and log space, user activity and resource utilization of production environment. Manage user access, and implement security architecture
• Document all related procedures including disaster recovery
• Provide 24/7 on‑call on a rotational basis support
• Other duties as assigned

• Experience with Linux and Windows Servers, Ellucian Banner / Oracle DBA and applications services such as Tomcat and Web Logic is preferred
• Attention to detail, strong ownership of one’s work, exceptional problem solving and project management skills is preferred

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• 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short‑term and long‑term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year
    7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
• University pays 100% tuition only.
• Eligible dependents may be reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fully remote; occasional on‑campus presence or hybrid scheduling may be required based on departmental needs.

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