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Stanford University Oracle Applications Database Administrator in Stanford, California
Oracle Applications Database Administrator
Business Affairs, Redwood City, California, United States
Information Technology Services
Post Date Mar 25, 2024
Requisition # 94728
Main work location: Redwood City, CA (hybrid work schedule: at least 2 days per week on-site).
DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Senior Technical Manager of Student & HR Systems in Stanford University IT (UIT), this Oracle Applications DBA will provide mission critical applications and database administration support for Stanford University. The successful candidate should have recent and hands-on experience in the installation, upgrade, and maintenance of enterprise infrastructure Oracle environments.
JOB PURPOSE:
Install, configure, upgrade, administer, monitor, and maintain highly available Oracle, PeopleSoft, web, application servers and databases.
CORE DUTIES*:
Build, configure, secure and enhance Oracle and PeopleSoft PIA server environments.
Provide on-going PeopleSoft applications patching, environment refreshes and technical support.
Responsible for daily change management and technical infrastructure maintenance and support.
Plan and implement proactive and reactive performance analysis, monitoring, troubleshooting, and capacity planning.
Develop, integrate and maintain secure connectivity with third party vendors between various on-prem to cloud environments.
Design, develop, and maintain highly available databases and web application servers both on-premises and in the Cloud.
Maintain, support and upgrade enterprise level relational database management systems (RDBMS) and related software. Resolve highly complex, advanced Oracle applications and database issues.Support, patch and maintain applications and database environments.
Responsible for maintaining secure, scalable database design, security and performance optimization, backup and recovery strategies and implementation, as well as monitoring the overall health of the database environment.
Participate in performance loading testing, student enrollment, tuning and improving operational processes.
* - Other duties may also be assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree and eight years of solid relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience. Must have 5+ years of Oracle DBA experience (Oracle 12c or higher).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Hardworking, accountable, quick learner with can-do attitude and aptitude.
· Ability to work well independently and as a team member in cross-functional teams.
· Must have PeopleSoft Applications Bundles patching skills.
· PeopleTools 8.54+ upgrade skills is a plus.
· Must have some experience with Oracle DBA skills (Oracle 12c or higher)
· Skilled in install/setup, management of highly available application environments.
· Experienced on Middleware with Tuxedo 12c+, Apache, Tomcat and fusion middleware.
· Some experience in Apache and Weblogic servers. SSL, PKI, keytool, etc.
· UNIX SQL scripting automation is preferred.
· Demonstrated experience in support of large database applications/systems including performance analysis and tuning of high volume, transaction systems.
· Cloud AWS, terraform implementation and support experience is a plus.
· Desire to grow in knowledge of DEVOps, CI/CD and Cloud technologies.
· Knowledge of Linux and Windows systems commands.
The expected pay range for this position is $130,000 to $174,000 per year.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
Frequently sit, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
Occasionally stand/walk, use a telephone.
Rarely writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Extended and weekend hours.
Some off hour work may be required during the work week.
Must be available for on-call, off hour and some weekend work.
WORK STANDARDS:
Interpersonal Skills: Professional and demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Additional Information
Schedule: Full-time
Job Code: 4762
Employee Status: Regular
Grade: K
Requisition ID: 94728
Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible