Database Administrator

The Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, performance, and recoverability of mission-critical databases that support academic, administrative, and research operations. This role is responsible for the oversight of data flows into the reporting environment to support operational needs, with a primary focus of Oracle database administration hosted both on-premise and in the cloud. In addition to core database administration, the DBA performs installations, upgrades, and software-level administration for ERP database packages and departmental enterprise applications, including those modules running on Tomcat or other supported servers. The role focuses on maintaining operational continuity for systems managed by the Enterprise Information Systems department. Collaboration with IT teams and functional departments is essential to support data integrity, compliance, and integration with third-party systems. This position also plays a key role in advancing data governance and supporting analytics initiatives across campus.

Please note: This is an on-site, in-office position. Candidates must be able to commute to Jacksonville, Alabama daily.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and upgrade the University’s Oracle databases in an on-prem Red Hat Linux environment.
• Perform routine database maintenance, including backups, patching, monitoring, and performance tuning.
• Support ERP system upgrades and manage related database activities.
• Install, upgrade, and configure enterprise applications managed by the Enterprise Information Systems department, including ERP modules, Tomcat deployments, operational reporting software, associated scheduling services, and other departmental applications.
• Monitor and maintain the University’s cloud reporting environment, including data ingestion, freeze data, custom database objects, jobs, and configurations.
• Manage database security, including user accounts and access controls.
• Work closely with system administrators and IT teams to monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain integrations between databases and enterprise applications.

Do you have experience in Windows?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience with Oracle database administration in an enterprise environment.
• Expertise in a variety of programming/scripting languages.
• Experience working in Red Hat Linux and Windows Server environments.
• Knowledge of enterprise application administration, including Tomcat deployments.
• Experience managing database security, user accounts, and recovery operations.
• Experience performing database backups, restores, and performance tuning.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of ERP system architecture and operational support requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting ERP systems (e.g., Banner or similar).
• Familiarity with enterprise operational reporting software and departmental application suites.
• Experience in performing software-level administration and upgrades for enterprise applications.
• Knowledge of best practices for databases and application security in a higher education environment.
• 5+ years of Oracle database administration.

Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• 403(b)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance, JSU strives to provide a great quality of life to our employees through an attractive, competitive benefits package for our full-time faculty and staff. These benefits enhance your salary as a JSU employee and are part of your total compensation package. Benefits include:

• Retirement Plans *

• Alabama Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)
• RSA-1 Deferred Compensation
• 403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)

• Health Insurance *

• Medical (PEEHIP)
• Optional plans: vision, dental, flexible spending plan, dependent care, cancer, and hospital indemnity
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Prescription assistance