Senior Database Administrator (DBA) – Ellucian Banner ERP

Al Ain University; Al Ain; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Senior Database Administrator with extensive experience in Oracle and Ellucian Banner ERP. The ideal candidate will be responsible for database maintenance, performance optimization, and ensuring data integrity while supporting ERP operations. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with technical teams. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and have a minimum of 5 years of DBA experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–10 years of experience as a DBA.
• 3+ years working with Ellucian Banner ERP.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle databases.
• Monitor database performance and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to support Ellucian Banner ERP.

Skills

Database Administration

Troubleshooting

Database Security

Performance Tuning

PL/SQL

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Oracle

MySQL

MS SQL

Ellucian Banner

Linux

Unix

Job description

Bachelors in Computer Application(Computers), Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Computers), Bachelor of Science(Computers)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.

• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle databases supporting Ellucian Banner ERP and other applications databases MySQL

• Monitor database performance, identify issues, and implement solutions for optimization.

• Perform database upgrades, patches, and migrations as required.

Ellucian Banner ERP Support:

• Collaborate with functional and technical teams to support Ellucian Banner ERP operations.

• Optimize Banner ERP database schemas, configurations, and queries for efficiency.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Banner ERP database integrations, MYSQL & MS SQL.

• Analyze and resolve performance bottlenecks at the database and application levels.

• Implement indexing, partitioning, and other performance-enhancing techniques.

• Ensure database security by managing roles, permissions, and data access controls.

• Maintain compliance with relevant data protection regulations and institutional policies.

• Develop and manage robust backup and disaster recovery plans for database systems.

• Conduct regular testing of recovery procedures to ensure data integrity.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior DBAs and IT team members.

• Work with vendors and third-party service providers to support ERP database requirements.

• Document system configurations, processes, and best practices.

• Experience with Linux/Unix systems and shell scripting.

• Proficiency in PL/SQL scripting and query optimization.

• Experience with cloud-hosted Banner ERP solutions or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

• Knowledge of other ERP systems or higher education IT environments.

Desired Candidate Profile

General Conditions:

• Minimum of 5–10 years of experience as a DBA, including 3+ years working with Ellucian Banner ERP.

• Expertise in Oracle database administration (version 19c or higher preferred).

• Experience with Strong understanding of Ellucian Banner architecture and associated tools and applications like Argos, BDMS and workflow.

• Familiarity with data integration tools and APIs.

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical skills with strong communication in Arabic and English and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced

Employment Type

Full Time

Company Industry

• Education
• Training
• Teaching

Department / Functional Area

• Administration

Keywords

• Database Administration
• Data Integrity
• Troubleshooting
• Database Security
• SQL
• Ellucian Banner ERP
• Performance Tuning
• Senior Database Administrator
• Ellucian Banner
• Erp

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