Database Systems Administration Specialist or Database Systems Administration AI Specialist

Under the direction of the supervisor, Systems and Database Services, ensure access to State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) data by maintaining the availability, performance and integrity of databases, Windows and UNIX operating systems, design and implement departmental standards and procedures and leverage artificial intelligence tools and platforms to enhance database administration, automation and operational efficiency., * Proactively research and establish installation, upgrade and maintenance procedures for supported database systems.

• Research, design and develop security schemes for supported database systems.
• Execute database backup and recovery.
• Develop, test and implement database maintenance jobs.
• Develop methods and procedures for monitoring databases and systems to pinpoint and resolve database and system problems.
• Leverage AI-assisted tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude and Claude Code to accelerate database administration tasks including code generation, troubleshooting and documentation. (Grade 13 AI Only)
• Design, build and deploy AI agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio for departmental and enterprise use cases. - (Grade 13 AI Only)
• Stay current with emerging AI technologies and evaluate their applicability to database systems administration, design, and performance optimization. - (Grade 13 AI Only)
• Apply preventative database and system maintenance patches.
• Provide after-hours (24/7) on-call support, including weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.

The above list of duties in intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the persons so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of associates under supervision., STRS Ohio is committed to ensuring access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations across all its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

• Associate degree in a related field required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, preferred.
• Seven or more years’ experience in database systems administration preferred.
• Superior knowledge of the following required:
• SQL Server 2019, DB2 LUW 11.1, Oracle WebLogic 14 or later versions
• Oracle 19c or later
• database concepts and design

• database system capacity planning, auditing and performance tuning

• Superior understanding of database utilities, maintenance, performance and tuning and recovery required.
• Thorough understanding of Windows and UNIX scripting, Python, TSQL, and PL/SQL required.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools including Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Claude Code and Copilot Studio required. - Grade 13 AI Only)
• Familiarity with AI agent creation, deployment and lifecycle management for departmental and enterprise environments preferred. - Grade 13 AI Only)
• Understanding of prompt engineering required. - Grade 13 AI Only)
• Superior organizational skills and high degree of accuracy and attention to detail required., To be offered a position with STRS Ohio, you must be either a U.S. citizen or possess proper legal authorization to work in the U.S. for the type of job you are seeking. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Free parking
• On-site gym, STRS Ohio provides a competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including on-site parking, educational assistance, subsidized medical insurance, fully paid dental and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits and on-site fitness center. At STRS Ohio, you can experience rewarding work in a professional, business casual work environment. We welcome, celebrate, and promote respect for everyone. We are continually seeking bright and talented individuals to join our team., $109,205 - $136,506

Established in 1920 and serving Ohio’s educators, STRS Ohio is one of the nation’s largest retirement systems, serving nearly 550,000 active, inactive, and retired public-school teachers, and university faculty members, managing approximately $96.3 billion as of June 30, 2025, in assets and paying more than $7 billion in benefits annually.