Senior Database Administrator at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio

Job Description:

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Job Title:Senior Database AdministratorDepartment:Student Life | Technical Services Administration

About the Team: With Student Life Technology Services (SLTS), you join a team that prioritizes innovation in every facet of our work. We are constantly searching for ways to use the resources at our disposal to help our customers make better data driven decisions. This requires our team to stay curious by constantly pursuing new knowledge. Skill development is not just expected, it's required, and we support this by providing the time in your schedule and the resources necessary to achieve this goal. As a high performing team, every member takes complete ownership of their function while collaborating closely with each other and our customers. We do all this in an environment that cares about each other by showing appreciation and having a lot of fun along the way.

Find out more about Student Life Technology Services at https://slts.osu.edu

Position Summary: The Senior Database Administrator (DBA) will support and assist in the management of the design, implementation, and maintenance of a hybrid data ecosystem to ensure high availability, performance, and security. This role involves managing complex database environments, providing technical expertise, and collaborating with various teams to support the organization's data needs. The role will oversee a large portfolio of on prem SQL Server databases and a limited number of Oracle databases in addition to a growing Azure cloud data management environment.

The ideal candidate for this position is a proactive and innovative problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative environment. They are deeply curious and committed to continuous learning, always seeking out new knowledge and skills to stay ahead in the ever-evolving field of data management. This individual takes full ownership of their responsibilities, demonstrating a high level of accountability and dedication to excellence and continual improvement. The ideal candidate is also a team player who values collaboration and enjoys working closely with colleagues and customers to achieve common goals. They bring a positive attitude and a sense of fun to their work, contributing to a supportive and enjoyable team culture.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Database Management: Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of relational database management systems both on-premises and in the Azure cloud.


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  Azure Data Services: Architect the design and implementation of the Azure data management services such as Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Data Lake Storage for efficient data handling and processing.


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  ETL Processes: Design, implement, and manage ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to ensure efficient data integration and transformation across various data sources.


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  Performance Tuning: Conduct ongoing analysis and remediation of performance, capacity, efficiency, reliability, and security for SQL databases.


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  Backup and Recovery: Develop and maintain database backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability.


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  Security: Implement and maintain security procedures in compliance with organizational policies and industry standards (e.g., HIPAA, FERPA).


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  Technical Support: Provide technical assistance for all production database-related issues and support applications development and data engineering teams with database design, normalization, and query optimization.


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  Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for database configurations, processes, and procedures.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.


• Minimum of 4 years of experience in database administration for an enterprise environment, with extensive experience in Microsoft SQL Server administration.


• Proficiency in SQL programming, including the development of stored procedures, custom functions, scheduled jobs, and SSIS packages.


• Experience with Azure data management services such as Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Data Lake Storage.

Desired Qualifications:

• 6 - 8 years of experience in database administration, with extensive experience in Microsoft SQL Server administration.


• Working knowledge of Security and Privacy Standards (e.g., HIPAA, FERPA)


• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300) or Data Engineer Associate (DP-203)

Work Environment:

• Regular business hours with some rare evening and weekend work required for critical issue resolution and project implementation.


• Opportunity to work exclusively remote, hybrid, or fully onsite.

Additional Information:

Expected Salary Range

• Job profile range: $87,400 - $114,900


• Offers will be made within this range based on candidate qualifications, available budget, and internal equity.

Work Eligibility

• You must be eligible to live and work in the United States without any need for work authorization or sponsorship, now or in the future.

Required Documentation

• Please include a resume and cover letter with your application

Residency

• While the position does allow for remote work, you must live within driving distance to Central Ohio for the duration of your employment.

Application will close on Sunday January 12th, 2025 at 11:59pm

Office of Student Life Mission

The Office of Student Life fosters students' development, learning, well-being and sense of belonging; empowers students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals; and prepares students to be engaged in a global society.

Location:Kinnear Rd, 960 (0931)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40
Shift:First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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