Lead Database Administrator

Temple Health – Temple University Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health – Temple University Health System in Philadelphia seeks an experienced database administrator to lead design, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of Oracle/SQL/Cache databases across UNIX/Linux/Windows environments, with scripting via shell and PowerShell.

The role provides 24x7 on-call support, guides a technical team, ensures data protection and regulatory compliance, and coordinates with users on performance and upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field required.
• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Management or related field preferred or
• Combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree required.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, monitors, and maintains Oracle/SQL/Cache databases across UNIX/Linux/Windows environments.
• Provides 24x7 on-call support for areas of responsibility.
• Leads a technical team and promotes inclusion of users in design and implementation decisions.
• Ensures production stability, backup/recovery, upgrades, and capacity planning.
• Advices users on database performance and data protection.

Skills

Team leadership

On-call support

Database performance tuning

Customer collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Information Systems

Master's Degree preferred

Experience in lieu of degree considered

Tools

Oracle

SQL

Cache

UNIX/Linux scripting

PowerShell/Windows scripting

Job description

Provides direction, and technical support for the TUHS database environment in accordance with system life cycle methodology and current industry standards. Designs, implements, monitors, and maintains Oracle/ SQL/Cache databases, including UNIX/Linux/Windows shell scripting, in UNIX/Linux/ Windows environments. Develops standards, identifies and corrects problems, seeks opportunities for improvement, and proposes change. Maintains production stability, backup and recovery, installation, and upgrades. Responsible for database capacity planning and advises users on database performance. Responsible for quality control and auditing of databases to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data. Ensures minimal risk exposure of protected and sensitive information assets. Researches, reviews, analyzes, recommends and implements enterprise database standards, architectures and technologies. Develops documentation and maintain materials where appropriate. Promotes inclusion of customers in the design, implementation and use of technology. Leads a technical team and provides 24x7 on-call support for areas of responsibility.

This role requires three days on-site (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) at Temple Health Women's and Families Hospital.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field Required
• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Management or related field Preferred or
• Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree Required

Experience

• 5 years experience with systems administration, UNIX/Linux/Windows shell or Windows PowerShell scripting Required
• 5 years experience with Oracle, SQL, or Cache management, tuning and configuration, working in a multi-project environment Required
• 5 years experience working in PeopleSoft and/or Epic projects Preferred
• 3 years experience with IS project management, business analysis, and planning Preferred
• 1 year experience working in a healthcare/ hospital environment Preferred

Licenses

• MS Certified Solutions Assc Preferred Or
• Oracle Certified Professional Preferred