Brigham Young University
Database Administrator - Oracle and PostgreSQL
Brigham Young University, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Database Administrator - Oracle and PostgreSQL
Brigham Young University provided pay range: This range is provided by Brigham Young University. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range: $118,500.00/yr - $154,000.00/yr
We are looking for a database administrator (DBA) to assist with the management of Oracle and PostgreSQL databases. In this position, you will contribute to the strategic direction of the data team and provide proactive support. DBA duties include account management, backup/restore/recovery, monitoring, capacity planning, configuration, upgrading/patching, documentation, user support, and performance tuning.
What you’ll do in this position:
Assist with upgrading and patching, backup and restore, monitoring, and system configuration
Independently analyze database problems and provide problem resolution
Assist software engineers with account management, performance tuning, design review, user support
Automate DBA tasks using Python and Linux shell scripts
What qualifies you for this role: Education/Experience:
Minimum education/experience required: Bachelor’s degree plus 10 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and related experience
Preferred: Master’s degree; 1–2 industry certifications related to tools used in the job
Skills, abilities, or knowledge:
Knowledge of database structures, theories, principles, and practices including table normalization and enforcing data integrity
Knowledge of SQL, stored procedures, functions, views, and triggers
Ability to identify and resolve database performance issues, such as slow queries, inefficient indexing, or resource contention
Ability to use log files, related trace files, and other methods for troubleshooting and optimization
Knowledge of database security management
Ability to configure network components to ensure database access
Ability to automate tasks using Python and Linux shell scripts
Effective technical communication with infrastructure teams, developers, and less-technical users
Experience with cloud database technologies and VMs is helpful
What we offer in return:
401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
Access to athletic facilities
Short/long-term disability benefits
Paid parental and maternity leave
Wellness Program
Free on-campus parking
Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
Hybrid work schedule and residency requirement This position may offer a hybrid work schedule. Please be aware that residency in Utah is required.
Pay Grade: 56T
Typical Starting Pay: $118,500-$154,000
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Information Technology
Industries IT System Testing and Evaluation, IT System Operations and Maintenance, and IT System Training and Support
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Base pay range: $118,500.00/yr - $154,000.00/yr
We are looking for a database administrator (DBA) to assist with the management of Oracle and PostgreSQL databases. In this position, you will contribute to the strategic direction of the data team and provide proactive support. DBA duties include account management, backup/restore/recovery, monitoring, capacity planning, configuration, upgrading/patching, documentation, user support, and performance tuning.
What you’ll do in this position:
Assist with upgrading and patching, backup and restore, monitoring, and system configuration
Independently analyze database problems and provide problem resolution
Assist software engineers with account management, performance tuning, design review, user support
Automate DBA tasks using Python and Linux shell scripts
What qualifies you for this role: Education/Experience:
Minimum education/experience required: Bachelor’s degree plus 10 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and related experience
Preferred: Master’s degree; 1–2 industry certifications related to tools used in the job
Skills, abilities, or knowledge:
Knowledge of database structures, theories, principles, and practices including table normalization and enforcing data integrity
Knowledge of SQL, stored procedures, functions, views, and triggers
Ability to identify and resolve database performance issues, such as slow queries, inefficient indexing, or resource contention
Ability to use log files, related trace files, and other methods for troubleshooting and optimization
Knowledge of database security management
Ability to configure network components to ensure database access
Ability to automate tasks using Python and Linux shell scripts
Effective technical communication with infrastructure teams, developers, and less-technical users
Experience with cloud database technologies and VMs is helpful
What we offer in return:
401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
Access to athletic facilities
Short/long-term disability benefits
Paid parental and maternity leave
Wellness Program
Free on-campus parking
Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
Hybrid work schedule and residency requirement This position may offer a hybrid work schedule. Please be aware that residency in Utah is required.
Pay Grade: 56T
Typical Starting Pay: $118,500-$154,000
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Information Technology
Industries IT System Testing and Evaluation, IT System Operations and Maintenance, and IT System Training and Support
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