Enterprise Database Administrator Senior

NMSU Conference Services; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

NMSU Conference Services is seeking a Senior Enterprise Database Administrator to lead Oracle database administration, optimize performance, and ensure high availability for campus systems in Las Cruces.

The role supports Banner ERP, OCI cloud, and related Oracle components, with a focus on security, data integrity, and disaster recovery. Collaboration with IT teams and mentoring junior staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree with 9+ years of Oracle DB experience or a Bachelor's with 7+ years in database administration.
• Oracle DB expertise (19c or later) including SQL/PLSQL; familiarity with OCI and Oracle RM/ERP stack preferred.
• Experience with performance tuning, indexing strategies, backup/recovery, and DR planning.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Oracle database environments for high availability and performance.
• Clone, export/import databases and schemas; manage code repositories; execute backups/restores.
• Support Banner ERP (Ellucian) upgrades/patches and Oracle DB security updates; ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage ERP application servers (e.g., Tomcat), OCI, and data storage; monitor lifecycle with OEM.
• Lead migration initiatives, data warehouse/ODS maintenance, and provide technical documentation.
• Mentor junior DBAs and serve as escalation point for complex issues.

Skills

Oracle Database

SQL

PL/SQL

OCI (Oracle Cloud)

Database design & modeling

Performance tuning

Backup/recovery

Scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell)

Tomcat/ERP servers

Education

Associate's Degree + 9 years experience

Bachelor's degree + 7 years experience

Master's degree or higher preferred

Tools

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Apache Tomcat

Oracle Database 19c+

Job description

• 504007
• Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Staff
• Staff Full-time
• Closing at: Sep 8 2026 - 23:55 MDT

Department Contact: Arianna Meraz, 575-646-5633, [e-mail]

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: Join our team as a Senior Enterprise Database Administrator and play a critical role in powering the University's enterprise systems. Leverage your Oracle expertise to drive database performance, security, and reliability while supporting Banner ERP, cloud technologies, and data solutions that impact thousands of users across campus.

Position Details

Position Title: Enterprise Database Administrator Senior

College/Division: Information Technology

Department: 450270-IT DATABASE ADMINISTRATION

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $67,161.67 - To commensurate with experience

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule

Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Senior Enterprise Database Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and optimization of Oracle database environments, ensuring high availability and performance through proactive monitoring, indexing, and query optimization.
In addition, responsibilities include cloning, exporting, and importing databases, schemas, and code repositories, as well as executing backup and restoring procedures to protect data integrity and business continuity.
The role further involves supporting Banner ERP (Ellucian) software upgrades, patches, and related Oracle database security updates, all in compliance with Federal and State regulations and institutional security policies. Beyond this, the role also covers administration of ERP application servers (e.g., Apache Tomcat), Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and data storage systems, along with performance monitoring and lifecycle management through Oracle Enterprise Manager. It likewise encompasses migration initiatives to other platforms and data warehouse/ODS maintenance to support institutional reporting and analytics.
Finally, the Senior DBA helps create and maintain technical documentation, troubleshoots database incidents, collaborates with IT teams and NMSU departments on database solutions, and mentors junior DBAs, serving as an escalation point for complex issues.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: Associate's Degree + 9 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 7 years of relevant experience. Master's degree or higher preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• ITIL is preferred.
• Proficiency in Oracle Database (19c or later), including SQL and PL/SQL development.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure platforms, preferably Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Automatic Storage Management and Oracle Multi-tenant.
• Strong understanding of relational database design, normalization, and data modeling.
• Experience with performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization.
• Familiarity with database backup/recovery strategies and disaster recovery planning.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell for database automation.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and cross-departmental teams.

Special Certification/Licensure: Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and the translation of other relevant employment documents prior to being offered employment at New Mexico State University. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet an employment related credential requirement. An evaluation is required even if the foreign course work has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
Must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort: Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Recruitment Summary

NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

NMSU Global Campus Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.

NMSU Main Campus Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I‑10 and I‑25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

Doña Ana Community College Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.

Alamogordo Campus Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard‑working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.

Grants Campus NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two‑year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

EEO Statement

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