Database Administrator I
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- Drexel University
- Philadelphia, United States of America
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About Drexel University
Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world-class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.
Committed to becoming the nation's most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long-term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University's mission, heritage, and future.
At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti-racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures.
Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world-class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award-winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non-certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this Benefits Brochure for more information.
Suspension of Drexel University's Contribution into 403(b) Retirement Plan
As communicated on Oct. 10, Drexel University is suspending its contributions to employee retirement plans for calendar year 2025 as part of its multi-year plan to build financial resilience. Drexel is continuing to monitor the situation and will share updates as they become available for calendar year 2026.
Database Administrator I
Apply now Job no: 502755
Work type: Full-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to join our Core Enterprise Systems (CES) team. As a DBA, you will work closely with experienced DBAs and be responsible for assisting in the maintenance, performance, security, and optimization of our Oracle databases. This role provides an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in database administration and grow their skills in a dynamic environment.
Essential Functions
This position is classified as Exempt, grade M . Compensation for this grade ranges from $75,200.00 to $ 112,790.00 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.
We encourage you to explore Drexel's Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on our compensation framework.
You can also find valuable information about our benefits in the Benefits Brochure.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Advertised: Mar 18 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Apr 30 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world-class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.
Committed to becoming the nation's most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long-term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University's mission, heritage, and future.
At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti-racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures.
Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world-class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award-winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non-certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this Benefits Brochure for more information.
Suspension of Drexel University's Contribution into 403(b) Retirement Plan
As communicated on Oct. 10, Drexel University is suspending its contributions to employee retirement plans for calendar year 2025 as part of its multi-year plan to build financial resilience. Drexel is continuing to monitor the situation and will share updates as they become available for calendar year 2026.
Database Administrator I
Apply now Job no: 502755
Work type: Full-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to join our Core Enterprise Systems (CES) team. As a DBA, you will work closely with experienced DBAs and be responsible for assisting in the maintenance, performance, security, and optimization of our Oracle databases. This role provides an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in database administration and grow their skills in a dynamic environment.
Essential Functions
- Database Maintenance: Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Oracle databases to ensure their integrity, availability, and security.
- Backup and Recovery: Implement and manage database backup and recovery strategies to minimize data loss in case of failures. Rubrik and/or RMAN Experience preferred.
- Performance Tuning: Monitor and optimize database performance by identifying and resolving issues related to SQL queries, indexing, and resource utilization. Experience with Oracle Enterprise Management (OEM) diagnostic and performance pack is a plus.
- Security Management: Assist in implementing and maintaining security measures, including user access control, authentication, and encryption to protect sensitive data.
- Patch Management: Apply database patches and operating system updates as necessary to keep the Oracle environment up to date.
- Troubleshooting: Help diagnose and resolve database-related issues, providing support to end-users and collaborating with senior DBAs and other DU-IT teams as needed.
- Documentation: Maintain and update database documentation, including schemas, configurations, and procedures for reference and audit purposes.
- Data Migration: Assist in planning and executing database migrations, upgrades, and data transfer projects.
- Collaboration: Work closely with senior DBAs, developers, external vendors and other IT teams to ensure the smooth operation of database systems in support of business applications.
- On-Call Support: Participate in an on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support for critical database issues when required.
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or Equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of Three to Five years of experience.
- Basic understanding of database concepts and SQL.
- Knowledge of Oracle database management tools and utilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- A willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and best practices.
- Oracle certification (e.g., Oracle Certified Associate) is a plus.
- Familiarity with database monitoring, performance tuning and management tools.
- Proven experience with Linux and shell scripting.
- Basic knowledge of database performance tuning techniques.
- Understanding database security best practices.
- Experience with Oracle PL/SQL programming is a plus.
- Familiarity with Oracle Cloud and cloud-based database services is a bonus.
- Typically sitting at a desk/table.
- University City, Philadelphia, PA
This position is classified as Exempt, grade M . Compensation for this grade ranges from $75,200.00 to $ 112,790.00 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.
We encourage you to explore Drexel's Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on our compensation framework.
You can also find valuable information about our benefits in the Benefits Brochure.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Advertised: Mar 18 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Apr 30 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
About Drexel University
Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world-class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.
Committed to becoming the nation's most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long-term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University's mission, heritage, and future.
At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti-racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures.
Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world-class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award-winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non-certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this Benefits Brochure for more information.
Suspension of Drexel University's Contribution into 403(b) Retirement Plan
As communicated on Oct. 10, Drexel University is suspending its contributions to employee retirement plans for calendar year 2025 as part of its multi-year plan to build financial resilience. Drexel is continuing to monitor the situation and will share updates as they become available for calendar year 2026.
Database Administrator I
Apply now Job no: 502755
Work type: Full-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to join our Core Enterprise Systems (CES) team. As a DBA, you will work closely with experienced DBAs and be responsible for assisting in the maintenance, performance, security, and optimization of our Oracle databases. This role provides an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in database administration and grow their skills in a dynamic environment.
Essential Functions
This position is classified as Exempt, grade M . Compensation for this grade ranges from $75,200.00 to $ 112,790.00 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.
We encourage you to explore Drexel's Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on our compensation framework.
You can also find valuable information about our benefits in the Benefits Brochure.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Advertised: Mar 18 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Apr 30 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world-class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.
Committed to becoming the nation's most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long-term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University's mission, heritage, and future.
At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti-racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures.
Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world-class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award-winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non-certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this Benefits Brochure for more information.
Suspension of Drexel University's Contribution into 403(b) Retirement Plan
As communicated on Oct. 10, Drexel University is suspending its contributions to employee retirement plans for calendar year 2025 as part of its multi-year plan to build financial resilience. Drexel is continuing to monitor the situation and will share updates as they become available for calendar year 2026.
Database Administrator I
Apply now Job no: 502755
Work type: Full-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to join our Core Enterprise Systems (CES) team. As a DBA, you will work closely with experienced DBAs and be responsible for assisting in the maintenance, performance, security, and optimization of our Oracle databases. This role provides an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in database administration and grow their skills in a dynamic environment.
Essential Functions
- Database Maintenance: Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Oracle databases to ensure their integrity, availability, and security.
- Backup and Recovery: Implement and manage database backup and recovery strategies to minimize data loss in case of failures. Rubrik and/or RMAN Experience preferred.
- Performance Tuning: Monitor and optimize database performance by identifying and resolving issues related to SQL queries, indexing, and resource utilization. Experience with Oracle Enterprise Management (OEM) diagnostic and performance pack is a plus.
- Security Management: Assist in implementing and maintaining security measures, including user access control, authentication, and encryption to protect sensitive data.
- Patch Management: Apply database patches and operating system updates as necessary to keep the Oracle environment up to date.
- Troubleshooting: Help diagnose and resolve database-related issues, providing support to end-users and collaborating with senior DBAs and other DU-IT teams as needed.
- Documentation: Maintain and update database documentation, including schemas, configurations, and procedures for reference and audit purposes.
- Data Migration: Assist in planning and executing database migrations, upgrades, and data transfer projects.
- Collaboration: Work closely with senior DBAs, developers, external vendors and other IT teams to ensure the smooth operation of database systems in support of business applications.
- On-Call Support: Participate in an on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support for critical database issues when required.
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or Equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of Three to Five years of experience.
- Basic understanding of database concepts and SQL.
- Knowledge of Oracle database management tools and utilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- A willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and best practices.
- Oracle certification (e.g., Oracle Certified Associate) is a plus.
- Familiarity with database monitoring, performance tuning and management tools.
- Proven experience with Linux and shell scripting.
- Basic knowledge of database performance tuning techniques.
- Understanding database security best practices.
- Experience with Oracle PL/SQL programming is a plus.
- Familiarity with Oracle Cloud and cloud-based database services is a bonus.
- Typically sitting at a desk/table.
- University City, Philadelphia, PA
This position is classified as Exempt, grade M . Compensation for this grade ranges from $75,200.00 to $ 112,790.00 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.
We encourage you to explore Drexel's Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on our compensation framework.
You can also find valuable information about our benefits in the Benefits Brochure.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Advertised: Mar 18 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Apr 30 2025 Eastern Daylight Time