Lead Systems/Database Engineer - College Station, United States - Texas A&M University

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College Station, TX

time type

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Job Title
Lead Systems/Database Engineer

Agency
Texas A&M University

Department
Research Info Systems Service Department

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
College Station, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description
Who we are

The Research Information Systems department, also known as MAESTRO, supports the mission of Sponsored Research Services (SRS) through development, implementation, and maintenance of the Maestro enterprise information system.

This system supports researchers across The Texas A&M University System. By maintaining and improving Maestro, our employees serve a critical role in advancing the university's research goals.
What we want
The Lead Systems/ Database Engineer will p erform and coordinate operating system patching, upgrade, and monitor resource utilization. Investigate and install new software tools as needed. Install, administer, and monitor systems including Linux servers, Oracle databases, middle tier servers for Maestro Research Information System. Write and maintain PL/SQL programs. Perform and coordinate database upgrades, monitor database performance, and tune it when needed. Ensure recovery environment is always in sync and ready to replace production. Review, test, update, and review yearly disaster recovery process. Provide technical oversight of the architecture and engineering of our cloud-based systems and build infrastructure as code scripts. Manage system operations including RIS release deployments and issue management using Jira. Complete reports and summaries for management and users including project status reports, problem reports, and progress summaries.
What you need to know


SALARY:
Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience.


SUMMARY:
Texas A&M University seeks a Lead Systems / Database Engineer to work in College Station, Texas.

JOB DUTIES:
System Administration -

Perform and coordinate

operating system

patching,

upgrades,

and monitor

resource utilization.

Investigate and

install

new

software

tools

as

needed.

Install, administer,

and

monitor

systems

including

Linux

servers, Oracle

databases, middle tier

servers

for

Maestro

Research

Information

System
Database Administration -

Write and

maintain PL/SQL programs.

Perform

and coordinate

database

upgrades, monitors database performance,

and

tunes

it when

needed.

Ensure

recovery environment

is

always

in

sync

and

ready to

replace production.

Review,

test, update and review

yearly

disaster

recovery

process.
Cloud Architect -

Provide

technical

oversight

of the

architecture and

engineering of our cloud-based systems and build infrastructure as code scripts.
Operations Lead -

Manage system operations including RIS release deployments and issue management using Jira. Complete reports and summaries for management and users including project status reports, problem reports, and progress summaries.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.

Minimum Experience Required

Five years of experience in related occupation including five years' experience in database administration; Oracle Database, Oracle Data Guard, Oracle Fusion Middleware or Weblogic and Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), Linux OS, Disaster recovery, Database Patching, Capacity Planning, Performance Tuning, and PL/SQL & Two years' experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) IT Automation tools.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
In depth experience with Oracle cloud products, Oracle RAC and Oracle Linux.

A working knowledge of load balancing software.

Experience with the Oracle cloud infrastructure (OCI).

Skills using and administering Oracle database, Oracle Fusion Middleware, Podman, Gluster, Weblogic and Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), and PL/SQL programming language.

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.


ALTERNATE REQUIREMENT:
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Certified Architect Associate.

Knowledge or experience with network administration and configuration.

Knowledge of Research Administration systems.


Instructions to Applicants:
Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached.

Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.

We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive.

Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal

Opportunity/Affirmative

Action/Veterans/Disability

Employer.

About Us

Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University.

As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff.

The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special.

From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work.

Your path to a great career starts here

Equal

Opportunity/Affirmative

Action/Veterans/Disability

Employer.
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