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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Database Administrator - **Company:** temple health - **Location:** Philadelphia, PA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Unix, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Recovery, Data Security, Linux, Unix Shell, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Windows Shell, SQL Databases, Scripting, Database Performance, Information Technology, People Soft - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/lead-database-administrator-philadelphia-pa--ccf27a34-11a1-4f35-be37-6372e0b259f1 ## About the Role Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field Required Master's Degree in Computer Science, Management or related field Preferred or Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree Required Experience 5 years experience with systems administration, UNIX/Linux/Windows shell or Windows PowerShell scripting Required 5 years experience with Oracle, SQL, or Cache management, tuning and configuration, working in a multi-project environment Required 5 years experience working in PeopleSoft and/or Epic projects Preferred 3 years experience with IS project management, business analysis, and planning Preferred 1 year experience working in a healthcare/ hospital environment Preferred Licenses MS Certified Solutions Assc Preferred or Oracle Certified Professional Preferred, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Business Analysis, Business Plan, Capacity Management, Computer Science, Data Recovery, Database Administration, Database Architecture, Disease, Documentation, Health Education, Healthcare, Hospital, Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Information Assets, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Leadership, Linux Operating System, Medicine, Microsoft Windows Operating System, On Call, Oracle, Oracle Database, Peoplesoft, Project/Program Management, Quality Control, Recruiting Strategy, Risk Management, SQL Databases, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Standards Development, System Lifecycle, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Support, Unix Operating Systems, Unix Shell Programming, Unix System Administration, Windows PowerShell ## Description Provides direction, and technical support for the TUHS database environment in accordance with system life cycle methodology and current industry standards. Designs, implements, monitors, and maintains Oracle/ SQL/Cache databases, including UNIX/Linux/Windows shell scripting, in UNIX/Linux/ Windows environments. Develops standards, identifies and corrects problems, seeks opportunities for improvement, and proposes change. Maintains production stability, backup and recovery, installation, and upgrades. Responsible for database capacity planning and advises users on database performance. Responsible for quality control and auditing of databases to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data. Ensures minimal risk exposure of protected and sensitive information assets. Researches, reviews, analyzes, recommends and implements enterprise database standards, architectures and technologies. Develops documentation and maintain materials where appropriate. Promotes inclusion of customers in the design, implementation and use of technology. Leads a technical team and provides 24x7 on-call support for areas of responsibility. 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