Senior Peoplesoft Database Administrator

Overview

The Database Management Services team is a group of highly-technical, highly-competent technologists who support the database software infrastructure necessary to provide academic and administrative computing at Princeton University. The Senior Database Administrator supports the mission of the University by providing a secure, reliable, high-quality, high-performance environment for enterprise class databases. These databases are used by both administrative and academic applications which support the University community.

The position also works closely with colleagues in other OIT groups as well as technical staff in University departments to provide expert advice and support of development projects. This position works both on teams and independently, requiring only limited supervision.

A remote work arrangement within the United States may be considered for candidates with the appropriate background and experience. This position may require travel to Princeton University approximately 2-3 times per year.

Responsibilities

Peoplesoft Infrastructure Component Support 

Install, upgrade, monitor and maintain the Peoplesoft infrastructure components (web server, app server (Tuxedo), process schedulers, and integration broker

Provide Peoplesoft application upgrade support, problem resolution and troubleshooting services

Database Application Support 

Provide technical support and assistance

Provide consulting support for use of database features

Provide problem resolution and troubleshooting services for database application related errors

Database Support 

Monitor and maintain production and non-production database environments

Provide database backup and recovery services

Provide database troubleshooting and problem resolution

Provide standards, procedures and guidelines for the effective and secure use of the databases and database features

Create and maintain physical database structures

Database Software Support 

Installation, upgrade and maintenance of enterprise database software including: Oracle and MS SQL Server

Manage vendor interaction for database software related items and ensure license agreement compliance

Assist in the overall planning for the future direction of database software in support of the University's mission and goals.

Database Security/Access Services 

Monitor and maintain the security of the databases and database software (with other groups)

Provide quarterly security patching services

Provide migration services to oversee changes to the production environments

Database On-Call Services 

24 hour production problem support

Daily verification of database backups, review and resolution of log and monitoring messages

Qualifications

7+ years of Oracle DBA experience

5+ years of Peoplesoft DBA experience

5+ years Peoplesoft Internet Architecture experience (including Weblogic Web server & Tuxedo)

Linux experience

Oracle Enterprise Manager experience

Very strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams of people possessing varying technology backgrounds

Strong customer Service orientation

Excellent analytical skills

Strong problem solving skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Proven ability to work in a team environment

Ability to multi-task with several complex and demanding projects

Ability to express ideas concisely and clearly

Ability to develop and maintain project plans

Ability and willingness to learn new technologies and skills

Ability to understand interaction of technologies

Ability to work independently or collaboratively

Ability to develop and maintain documentation

Proactively share information and ideas with peers, customers and supervisors

Expected to be able to utilize most MS office products

Off hours support is required

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and/or Computer Science or equivalent professional work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with cloud hosting, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle cloud

Microsoft SQL Server experience

Previous experience operationally supporting production systems.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours
36.25
Eligible for Overtime
No
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Probationary Period
180 days
Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)
No
Physical Capacity Exam Required
No
Valid Driver’s License Required
Yes
Experience Level
Mid-Senior Level

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Salary Range
$127,000 to $141,000