Database Administrator

University of Miami

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Location
Coral Gables, FL
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Full-time
Posted
102 days ago
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The University of Miami is a private research university in Coral Gables, Florida, known for programs in business, law, medicine, marine science, and the arts. Industry: Higher Education & Research

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TL;DR · Database Administrator

JOB TITLE: Database Administrator - Central (A) The University of Miami Health System IT Department is seeking a full-time Database Administrator to maintain the integrity, security, and performance of enterprise databases. This role involves managing the data dictionary, setting infrastructure standards, and providing senior technical leadership to database design teams and programming groups. Daily responsibilities include troubleshooting technical issues, developing task-level project plans, and implementing system upgrades, backups, and disaster recovery processes. The successful candidate will utilize expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL to document technical designs using schemas and diagrams. Key competencies include the ability to evaluate department operations, lead and train others, and collaborate with hardware and software vendors to assess advanced transaction processing and database productions within a complex academic health system environment.

What you'll do

  • Manage the enterprise data dictionary and set infrastructure standards for all databases.
  • Design, install, manage, and perform performance tuning for database systems.
  • Develop and implement system changes, upgrades, and backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes.
  • Provide technical troubleshooting and support for the database programming group.
  • Create task-level project plans and document technical designs using charts, diagrams, and schemas.
  • Establish and assess internal controls to ensure compliance with University policies and procedures.
  • Provide senior technical leadership to database design teams and coordinate with other IT groups.
  • Report on system problems, solutions, and forecasted equipment requirements to leadership.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
  • Minimum 5 years of database administration experience in Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL.
  • Knowledge of business and management principles.
  • Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
  • Ability to establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
  • Ability to effectively plan, delegate, and/or supervise the work of others.
  • Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.

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