Database Administrator 2

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta University is seeking a Database Administrator to administer, maintain, and support Oracle Database and Microsoft SQL Server environments on its Augusta campuses. The role focuses on data models, performance monitoring, backups, and security to ensure reliable, scalable data services across applications.

You will collaborate with developers and IT staff, participate in disaster recovery planning, and stay current with database technologies and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience.
• Experience with Oracle Database and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Knowledge of backup/recovery, performance tuning, and security administration.

Responsibilities

• DATA MODELING & DESIGN: Review and maintain logical/physical data models for Oracle and SQL Server.
• DATABASE ADMINISTRATION: Monitor performance, availability, and capacity; optimize resources.
• DATABASE SECURITY & SUPPORT: Enforce security controls and collaborate with IT security.
• BACKUP & RECOVERY SUPPORT: Manage backups, logs, and data restoration activities.
• DATABASE TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Assist developers with SQL and database tooling issues.
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Stay current with database technologies and best practices.

Skills

Data modeling

Database administration

SQL/PLSQL

Linux/Unix

Security administration

Troubleshooting

Backup & recovery

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle Database

Microsoft SQL Server

Linux/Unix

PL/SQL

Job description

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The Division of Information Technology's mission at Augusta University is to anticipate and respond effectively to a changing world with agile, innovative, robust and secure services that educate and inspire students, empower clinicians, educators, researchers and administrators, advance learning, discovery and care.

Job Summary

Administers, maintains, and supports Oracle Database and Microsoft SQL Server environments. Develops and implements database structures, data models, and data access solutions. Monitors database performance, availability, and capacity; troubleshoots database issues; and supports efforts to optimize performance, reliability, and resource utilization. Assists with installation, configuration, maintenance, patching, and upgrades of database software and related tools. Monitors and manages backups, transaction logs, recovery processes, and data restoration activities. Supports disaster recovery planning, testing, and documentation. Evaluates and tests new database technologies, software, hardware, and procedures. Collaborates with application developers, systems administrators, and support personnel to ensure effective use of database technologies, provide technical assistance related to data management and application security, and resolve technical issues. Implements and maintains database security controls, supports database migrations and upgrades, monitors scheduled jobs, ensures compliance with established standards and procedures, and maintains knowledge of database administration technologies, best practices, and emerging trends to support reliable and secure operations.

Responsibilities

The duties include but are not limited to:

DATA MODELING & DESIGN: Assists in the review, development, and maintenance of logical and physical data models using standard modeling and diagramming technicques in collaborarion with application development teams. Supports the translation of logical data models into efficient physical database structures and ensures compatibility with existing and proposed Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server database environments.

DATABASE ADMINISTRATION: Assists in monitoring and optimizing Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases to improve performance, availability, resource utilization, and operational efficiency. Supports database tuning, capacity planning, and physical database implementations, and assists in resolving database integration challenges. Assists with data migrations, database conversions, system upgrades, and the deployment of new applications.

DATABASE SECURITY & SUPPORT OR DATABASE SECURITY MANAGEMENT: Assists in monitoring and maintaining database security, access controls, and database software in collaboration with information security personnel and system administrators. Supports the evaluation, testing, and implementation of new procedures, software, hardware, and database technologies to enhance system reliability, security, and performance.

BACKUP & RECOVERY SUPPORT: Monitors and manages database backups, transaction logs, and recovery processes to ensure data integrity and availability. Installs, maintains, patches, and upgrades Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server database software and performs data restoration and recovery activities as required.

DATABASE TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Provides technical assistance to application developers, programmers, and systems support personnel regarding the effective use of database technologies, SQL, and database development tools. Assists with troubleshooting database-related issues, resolving data management challenges, supporting exception-processing requirements, and addressing application security concerns.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Maintains current knowledge of database administration practices, emerging technologies, industry standards, and enterprise data management solutions. Participates in ongoing professional development to support the effective administration of Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server database environments.

OTHER: Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in from accredited college or university and three years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience should include database backup and recovery, performance monitoring and tuning, security administration, troubleshooting, database maintenance, and the use of SQL and/or PL/SQL. Experience administering relational database management systems, with primary experience in Oracle Database and working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server. Experience working in Linux/Unix environments and demonstrated ability to develop, analyze, and optimize SQL queries are required. Experience supporting enterprise applications, databases, and information technology services within a higher education environment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Thorough knowledge of Oracle Database administration, including backup and recovery, performance monitoring and tuning, security administration, patching, and troubleshooting.

Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server administration and related database management tools.

Working knowledge of Linux and Unix operating systems, including command-line utilities, file systems, process management, and shell scripting.

SKILLS

High attention to detail

Excellent verbal/written communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.

Experience with multiple application systems including purchased packages, complex relational database systems, data warehouse reporting and web-based systems.

Experience with business systems applications in finance and/or human resources; business systems applications development and systems implementations, and problem diagnosis and troubleshooting techniques.

Experience with web-based business processes such as recruitment, employee self-serve, etc.

Knowledge of techniques and methods of systems analysis and design; IT security methods for managing confidential data.

Understanding of principles and practices of training.

ABILITIES

Ability to understand and relate to customer needs; rapidly isolate and solve application system problems.

Ability to exercise sound judgment; maintain confidentiality.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the standard business hours may be required)

Pay Band: B14

Salary Range: $75,300/annually - $82,673/annually

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: 11/6/2026 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Augusta University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.