Job Description

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno invites candidates for the position of Database Administrator or Senior Database Administrator. The position reports to Enterprise Data Management, a service unit of the Office of Information Technology (OIT) division. This position is responsible for administering, monitoring, optimizing, and securing database management systems.

The Database Administrator/Senior is responsible for managing all aspects of enterprise database systems, supporting both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and maintaining database availability and operational continuity. The duties of this position include installing, patching, upgrading, and optimizing databases in accordance with security standards and polices; developing and implementing comprehensive strategies for database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery; will work with system stakeholders, senior database administrators, and technical support staff.

**Candidates will be hired at the level comparable to their experience, knowledge, skills and abilities**

Required Qualifications

Database Administrator

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and two (2) years of related work experience OR

Master’s degree and one (1) year of related work experience.

Related Experience: Experience in administering and supporting a relational database environment. Experience with database query languages, scripting, and user management.

Senior Database Administrator

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and four (4) years of related work experience OR

Master’s degree and two (2) years of related work experience.

Related Experience: Experience in administering and supporting an enterprise level relational database environment. Experience with advanced database query languages and scripting.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with current Oracle and SQL Server RDBMS on UNIX and Windows platforms; detail-oriented, customer-focused, skilled in problem-solving, experienced with SQL and PL/SQL.

Schedule or Travel Requirements
Position often requires work outside of standard business hours.
Participation in training and/or conference attendance.