Systems Database Administrator

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote

403(b) retirement plan

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Job summary

UW Medicine IT Services is seeking a Systems Database Administrator to manage databases supporting clinical, financial, and administrative applications. You will ensure data access, security, and performance while coordinating with partners and operations teams across UW Medicine.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 4+ years of systems and database experience, with strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse technical teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience
• 4+ years of progressively responsible systems administration, analysis, and programming experience on a broad range of platforms
• 2+ years of relational database systems administration and programming experience in a distributed networked client/server environment
• Demonstrated experience in relational database systems and other technologies
• Demonstrated experience working with teams in the development and support of applications
• Demonstrated communication skills and the ability to work with personnel of various levels of technical background

Responsibilities

• Administer databases supporting clinical, financial, and administrative applications which support patient care
• Providing data access and security activities
• Resolving database performance issues
• Managing database capacity needs, replication, and other distributed data issues
• Providing advice, consultation, and support to partners, systems managers, senior computing specialists, and operations personnel of varying levels of expertise

Skills

Database administration

Data security

Performance tuning

Capacity planning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Remote (100% telework)

Seattle, WA

Full time

REQ-0000137544

Job Description

UW MEDICINE IT SERVICES has an outstanding job opportunity for a Systems Database Administrator (DBA) position.

Work Schedule

• 100% FTE — 40 hours per week
• Day Shift — UW MEDICINE ITS SERVICES CORE HOURS ARE 08:00 — 17:00 (PST), Monday-Friday
• Required participation in team on call schedule

Department Description

UW Medicine IT Services (ITS) is a shared services organization that supports all of UW Medicine. UW Medicine is comprised of Harborview Medical Center (HMC), UW Medical Center-Montlake Campus (UWMC-Montlake), UW Medical Center-Northwest Campus (UWMC-NW), UW Medicine Primary Care (UWMPC), UW Physicians (UWP), UW School of Medicine (SOM), and Airlift Northwest (ALNW). ITS is responsible for the ongoing support and maintenance of the infrastructure and applications which support all these institutions, along with the implementation of new services and applications that are used to support and further the UW Medicine mission.

Position Highlights

• 100% remote opportunity
• 15 days of vacation your first year — Also, 12 days of sick time, 1 personal holiday, and 11 paid holidays each year
• 100% matching, 100% immediately vesting 403(b)

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Administer databases supporting clinical, financial, and administrative applications which support patient care
• Providing data access and security activities
• Resolving database performance issues
• Managing database capacity needs, replication, and other distributed data issues
• Providing advice, consultation, and support to partners, systems managers, senior computing specialists, and operations personnel of varying levels of expertise

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience

4+ years technology experience should include:

• 4+ years of progressively responsible systems administration, analysis, and programming experience on a broad range of platforms
• 2+ years of relational database systems administration and programming experience in a distributed networked client/server environment
• Demonstrated experience in relational database systems and other technologies
• Demonstrated experience working with teams in the development and support of applications
• Demonstrated communication skills and the ability to work with personnel of various levels of technical background

About UW Medicine — Where your impact goes further

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center – Montlake, UW Medical Center – Northwest, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team (http://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs) . Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$115,008.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$140,004.00 annual

Other Compensation:

Benefits

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit

Not Applicable

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives — on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/).

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