Database Support Administrator

Advertised Job Summary

The Database Support Administrator is responsible for the architecture, administration, performance, and security of the University’s enterprise database environments, primarily Oracle. This role provides advanced operational support and engineering leadership across production and non-production systems, ensuring high availability, optimal performance, and data integrity. The administrator supports 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 equivalent;
  Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or equivalent preferred
• Skills in architecture, RAC, Data Guard, ASM, Grid Infrastructure, and RMAN backup/recovery in a Linux environment
• Experience with SQL Server and MySQL is a plus
• Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, with strong performance tuning and query optimization skills
• Analytical and root cause analysis skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to develop and maintain technical documentation and standards

• 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

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.