Lead Systems/Database Engineer

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 perform 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.