Oracle Database Administrator jobs in Kansas

Oracle Database Administrator administers, maintains, develops and implements policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the company's Oracle database. Implements data models and database designs, data access and table maintenance codes; resolves Oracle database performance issues, database capacity issues, replication, and other distributed data issues. Being an Oracle Database Administrator may require a bachelor's degree in a related area or in a related area. Typically reports to a manager. To be an Oracle Database Administrator typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Database Administrator
  • University of Kansas
  • Lawrence, KS FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview
    (ATS), a unit within the at the University of Kansas, helps public agencies develop high-volume, highly scalable and multi-device-compatible Software as a Service (SaaS) web applications to meet public needs. We are a team of experienced IT professionals with many years of high-volume software product development experience that analyze a client's technology needs and then design, develop, test, host, and provide post-production support for all web applications that we develop.

    ATS is seeking a Database Administrator. Day-to-day activities will involve small to very large and complex Postgres work. The Database Administrator is involved in database design, query optimization, authoring stored procedures, database updates, backups, recovery and troubleshooting of issues.

    In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 8 hours of sick leave earned every month, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities. KU is a great place to work! KU actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups.

    KU is not able to provide H1-B sponsorship for this position.
    Job Description
    75% Operational Support
    • Ensure availability and performance of the databases that support online services and business operations (e.g. system monitoring, performance tuning, routine maintenance tasks, etc.)
    • Troubleshoot performance, stability and availability issues in a high volume and highly transactional database environment, including creation and review of keys and indexes.
    • Work closely with the application development teams to resolve any performance related issues and provide application support.
    • Respond to and resolve database access and performance issues.
    • Perform database tuning, space management, and instance administration.
    • Monitor for deviation in baseline system performance and advise on and execute improvements to slow running queries.
    • Review query plans and optimize code as required.
    • Measure database performance and troubleshoot complex database issues and I/O bottlenecks.
    • Ensure that storage, archiving, backup, and recovery procedures are functioning correctly.
    • Develop and maintain efficient programmatic data extracts.
    • Run queries to fulfill ad-hoc data requests for customers and internal teams.
    • Perform database tuning, performance monitoring, capacity management and automation tasks. Assists in the application of database updates and stand-alone hotfixes to environments, as well as evaluates processes for database management.
    • Work closely with IT leaders, software developers, and management.
    • Part of on-call rotation to respond to and resolve database issues to ensure production applications are online. This position requires availability outside of standard business hours as part of a rotational on-call schedule
    25% Design
    • Coordinate with application team on developing logical database design, reporting and provide ongoing support and administration of databases pertaining to enterprise business applications.
    • Conduct research and make recommendations on database products, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.
    • Implement and oversee database policies and procedures to ensure the integrity and availability of databases and their accompanying software.
    • Assess and develop long-term strategic goals for production databases in conjunction with data owners and department managers.
    • Manage backups, restores and recovery models.
    • Configure, manage, and recommend High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options.
    • Stay abreast of trends within the industry as they relate to future innovation of our products and development of new products.
    Position Requirements
    • This position allows for a hybrid work location for well-qualified candidates.
    • This position will require attendance at regularly scheduled meetings onsite.
    Required Qualifications
    1. High school/GED and 5 years related experience OR Associates degree with 3 years related experience OR Bachelors degree with 1 year of related experience OR Masters degree in field related to discipline.
    2. 3 years' experience troubleshooting performance, stability and availability issues in a high volume and highly transactional database environment.
    3. 3 years' experience designing and building data models and schemas to support application requirements.
    4. 3 years' experience creating and maintaining databases, tables, views, stored procedures and other database objects.
    5. 2 years' experience performing database tuning, space management, and database administration.
    6. 3 years' experience in writing Queries, Functions, Procedures and DDL scripts for relational database systems.
    7. 3 years' experience managing PostgreSQL databases, MySQL or Microsoft SQL Server databases
    8. 2 years' experience managing RDS databases and Aurora databases in AWS.
    9. Excellent organizational, project management abilities, strong analytical and problem-solving skills as demonstrated by application materials.
    Preferred Qualifications
    1. Exposure to version control tools like Git.
    2. Certification in one or more commercial database systems.
    3. In-depth knowledge of IT standards, concepts, best practices, and procedures.
    4. Experience working with Linux, and Windows environments.
    5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    Additional Candidate Instructions
    A complete application consists of:
    • Cover Letter
    • Resume
    • 3 Professional References
    Incomplete applications will not be considered.

    Review of applications begins April 29 and continues as needed to collect a pool of qualified applicants. For first consideration, please apply by April 29.
    Contact Information to Applicants
    Mark Thompson,
    Advertised Salary Range
    Starting at $85,000; Commensurate with experience
    Work Schedule
    Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm
    Application Review Begins
    Monday April 29, 2024
    Anticipated Start Date
    Monday May 13, 2024


    The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy.

     

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Database Administrator
  • University of Kansas Medical Center
  • Kansas City, KS FULL_TIME
  • Department: SOM Department of Biostatistics ----- Informatics Position Title: Database Administrator Job Family Group: Professional Staff Job Description Summary: The Department of Biostatistics & Dat...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Database Administrator
  • Wachter, Inc.
  • Lenexa, KS FULL_TIME
  • Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path! Wachter is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Database Administrator to join our IT team i...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Learning Partner I - Oracle Health
  • Oracle
  • Kansas, KS OTHER
  • Develops courseware to support the Associate Consultant/Instructor who supports the success of their assigned Oracle project/training events and is committed to outstanding customer service. They are ...
  • 29 Days Ago

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Senior Database Administrator
  • FIS
  • Longford, KS FULL_TIME
  • Position Type : Full time Type Of Hire : Experienced (relevant combo of work and education) Education Desired : Bachelor's Degree Travel Percentage : 1 - 5%About the role:As part of the Global Infrast...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Database Administrator II
  • Johnson County Kansas
  • Olathe, KS FULL_TIME
  • A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of go...
  • 27 Days Ago

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Oracle Database Administrator
  • SOC LLC
  • Melbourne, FL
  • Oracle Database Administrator needed for a contract to hire opportunity with SOC’s client to work in Melbourne, Florida....
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Oracle Database Administrator
  • Q Consulting
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • Job Description:This role develops solutions within our client's predefined database architecture. This position works c...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Oracle Database Administrator
  • Eaton
  • Raleigh, NC
  • Eatons Information Technology division is currently seeking an Oracle Database Administrator to join our team. This posi...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Oracle Database Administrator
  • Crescens
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Job title:Oracle Database AdministratorLocation: Atlanta, GA [Hybrid]Duration: 12+ monthsType: contractLOCAL CANDIDATES ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Oracle Database Administrator
  • Vysystems
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 10-12 years of experience in managing Postgres databases. 5 years of experience should be on the cloud version preferabl...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Oracle Database Administrator
  • HumanIT Solutions
  • Montgomery, AL
  • Description Location: Montgomery, AL - Hybrid Security Clearance: Secret & 8570 / 8140 Certification The ideal candidate...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Oracle Database Administrator
  • CONFLUX SYSTEMS
  • Lansing, MI
  • Hello, Hope you are doing well. Greetings from Conflux systems, please let me know your interest below Role: Oracle Data...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Oracle Database Administrator
  • JCS Solutions LLC
  • Bethesda, MD
  • JCS Solutions LLC (JCS) is seeking an Oracle Database Administrator to provide on-site and remote support for on-prem an...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

Kansas /ˈkænzəs/ (listen) is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. Its capital is Topeka and its largest city is Wichita, with its most populated county being Johnson County. Kansas is bordered by Nebraska on the north; Missouri on the east; Oklahoma on the south; and Colorado on the west. Kansas is named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name (natively kką:ze) is often said to mean "people of the (south) wind" although this was probably not the term's original meaning. For thousands of years, what is now Kansas was home to numerous and divers...
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