Database Support Administrator

Database Support Administrator

Position Summary:

The Database Support Administrator is responsible for the architecture, administration, performance, and security of the University’s enterprise database environments (primarily Oracle). This position provides advanced operational support and engineering leadership across production and non-production systems, ensuring high availability, optimal performance, and data integrity. The role serves as a technical expert in database support, maintenance, optimization and security, supporting ERP and other institutional systems.

• Operational Database Administration of University systems
• DBA support for Application upgrades
• Performance Monitoring and Optimization
• Disaster recovery and data protection

• Oracle Database experience such as Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) or demonstrated equivalent experience required;
  Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or demonstrated equivalent experience preferred. Skills include architecture, RAC, Data Guard, ASM, Grid Infrastructure, and RMAN backup/recovery in a Linux environment. SQL Server and MySQL experience are a plus.
• Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, with strong performance tuning and query optimization skills, and analytical and root cause analysis skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, ability to develop and maintain technical documentation and standards.

• Oracle certification (OCA or OCP) preferred.

• Oracle RAC
• Data Guard, ASM
• Grid Infrastructure
• RMAN backup/recovery in a Linux environment
• SQL Server
• MySQL
• Experience in these is a plus

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Downtown COLA
  
  Location:
  
  Enjoy working in the heart of Columbia, SC, with easy access to vibrant city life, dining, and cultural events.
• Energetic Leadership:
  Thrive under the guidance of an energetic and innovative leadership team dedicated to transforming IT at USC, making your role impactful and exciting.

07/02/2026

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