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# DBA Analyst 1 or 2

- **Company:** Louisiana State University
- **Location:** Baton Rouge, LA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $55,000 - $75,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Application Integration Architecture, User Authentication, Information Systems, Databases, Data Governance, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Sharing, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Development, Database Schema, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft SQL Server, Performance Tuning, Standard Sql, SQL Stored Procedures, Transact-SQL, Web Applications, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Connectivity Problems, Database Optimization, Database Performance, Indexer, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Data Inconsistencies, User Administration
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/LSU---Pennington-Biomedical/DBA-Analyst-1-or-2_R00122059

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Database Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
 * DBA Analyst 1: 1 - 3 years of experience in database administration, database development, or related IT support.
 * DBA Analyst 2: 3 - 5 years of experience in database administration, database development, or demonstrated experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments, including installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, database maintenance, and user access management.
 * Strong working knowledge of SQL, T-SQL scripting, relational database architecture, database design, data modeling, and stored procedures.
 * Experience monitoring and optimizing database performance through query analysis, execution plans, indexing, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
 * Hands-on experience developing and maintaining database backup, restoration, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions.
 * Knowledge of SQL Server security administration, including authentication, permissions, role management, encryption, auditing, and data protection practices.
 * Experience troubleshooting complex database performance issues, connectivity problems, application integrations, and data inconsistencies.
 * Experience supporting database environments across development, testing, staging, and production environments.
 * Ability to analyze technical problems, evaluate solutions, and implement improvements that enhance database reliability, availability, and performance.
 * Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with developers, IT professionals, analysts, and non-technical stakeholders.

## Description

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Database Administrator in Computing Services.

The Database Administrator (DBA) Analyst is responsible for the installation, configuration, administration, security, performance, availability, and lifecycle management of enterprise database systems. This position supports the organization's mission by ensuring the integrity, reliability, security, and accessibility of critical data resources across administrative, basic science, clinical research, population science, and enterprise applications. The DBA Analyst collaborates closely with application owners, developers, analysts, and technology teams to support existing systems, implement new solutions, maintain regulatory compliance, and facilitate effective integration with enterprise technology services.

Major Responsibilities

 * Database Administration and Maintenance: Install, configure, upgrade, patch, monitor, and maintain enterprise database systems, including database objects, user access, permissions, configurations, and deployment environments.
 * Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Monitor database health, availability, and performance; identify and resolve issues; and optimize queries, indexing, and database configurations to ensure efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
 * Backup, Recovery, and Security: Develop and maintain backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions. Implement database security controls, auditing, and compliance requirements to protect institutional data.
 * Data Integration and Application Support: Support enterprise applications and database integrations, including data migrations, ETL processes, data exchanges, web applications, and reporting systems.
 * Data Warehouse and Analytics Support: Support data warehouse and business intelligence environments, including data modeling, reporting, analytics, and data governance initiatives to ensure data accuracy, accessibility, and integrity.
 * Technical Documentation and Collaboration: Develop and maintain database standards, procedures, and documentation while collaborating with developers, analysts, application teams, and stakeholders to support enterprise technology initiatives.
 * Scope of Support: Supports databases, applications, integrations, reporting platforms, and analytics environments across administrative, research, clinical, population science, and public-facing operations.