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Georgia State University is hiring a Database Administrator, Lead (Req 26001083). The role provides hands-on technical leadership for the enterprise Oracle databases and data warehouse platforms behind the university's student, academic, and business systems. It sits on the Application Solutions team in the Instructional Innovation and Technology Division and partners with application, infrastructure, security, and vendor teams.

Highlights

Administer, monitor, maintain, and optimize enterprise Oracle database environments, and troubleshoot performance, availability, security, capacity, and patching issues.
Install, configure, upgrade, patch, clone, and manage Oracle databases across their lifecycle, using tools such as RMAN, Data Guard, and Oracle Enterprise Manager.
Support data warehouse and ETL environments, working with technical and business teams to keep service reliable.
Manage database security, access controls, auditing, and data integrity, and keep disaster recovery plans and technical documentation current.
Ensure databases stay available and recoverable in line with business continuity and disaster recovery requirements.
Support the implementation, testing, deployment, migration, and integration of database solutions, coordinating project activities and updating stakeholders on status.
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to colleagues and partner teams on technology modernization initiatives.
Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience, or a combination of education and experience; five years of experience is preferred.
Preferred experience with Oracle DBA work including RMAN, Data Guard, and performance tuning, plus Oracle APEX, Apache Tomcat, and Ellucian Banner or PeopleSoft.
Pay range of $79,400 to $126,900, on-site in Atlanta with no remote or hybrid option, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Database Administrator, Lead (Req 26001083) Full Description

Database Administrator, Lead

Georgia State University

Instructional Innovation and Technology

Database Administration

What Makes GSU a Great Place to Work?

Georgia State University, one of the nation's most innovative public institutions, offers a collaborative environment where technology, research, and innovation drive student success and community impact.

GSU supports employee success through a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
Competitive retirement plans, including pension options
Professional development and career growth opportunities

Through TAP, eligible employees can continue their education while building their careers, reflecting GSU's commitment to lifelong learning and employee development.

Why Join the Instructional Innovation and Technology (IIT) Division?

Join a mission-driven technology division where your work directly supports student success, academic excellence, and university operations.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique?

Support critical systems used by students, faculty, and staff across the university.
Expand your expertise with technologies such as Ellucian Banner, PeopleSoft, Oracle APEX, Tomcat, and data warehousing.
Collaborate with application, infrastructure, security, and vendor teams in a knowledge-sharing environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
Contribute to a stable organization that values operational excellence, reliability, and long-term success.

We do not expect candidates to be experts in every technology used across the university. We are seeking a strong Oracle DBA with solid technical fundamentals, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to learn and adapt in a complex enterprise environment while expanding expertise across Georgia State's enterprise application and data ecosystem.

Position Overview

Georgia State University's Instructional Innovation and Technology (IIT) Division is seeking an experienced Lead Database Administrator to join the Application Solutions team. This hands-on technical leadership role is responsible for administering, securing, optimizing, and supporting enterprise Oracle database environments that power critical university operations, student success, and institutional services.

The Lead Database Administrator provides technical leadership and hands-on support for Oracle databases, data warehouse platforms, and related technologies, partnering with application, infrastructure, security, and business teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performing systems.

If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, driving operational excellence, and continuously expanding your expertise, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Application & Database Support

Administer, monitor, maintain, and optimize enterprise Oracle database environments.
Troubleshoot database and application issues involving performance, availability, security, capacity, patching, and code fixes.
Support data warehouse and ETL environments and collaborate with technical and business teams to ensure reliable service delivery.

Database Administration & Technology Management

Install, configure, upgrade, patch, clone, and manage Oracle databases throughout their lifecycle.
Administer Oracle technologies including RMAN, Data Guard, and Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM).
Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and disaster recovery plans.

Security, Compliance & Business Continuity

Manage database security, access controls, auditing, and data integrity.
Ensure database availability, recoverability, and compliance with business continuity and disaster recovery requirements.
Implement best practices for reliability, performance, and risk mitigation.

Project Leadership & Collaboration

Support the implementation, testing, deployment, migration, and integration of database solutions.
Coordinate project activities, communicate status to stakeholders, and support technology modernization initiatives.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance while partnering with application, infrastructure, security, business, and vendor teams.

Additional Information

This position is based in Atlanta and requires on-site work. Remote and hybrid arrangements are not available.

Georgia State University offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The posted salary range represents the minimum to midpoint of the position's established pay grade.

Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee’s direct supervisor.

Qualifications

Minimum Hiring Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of related experience; or a combination of education and experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications

Candidates will be most competitive with:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong Oracle database administration experience, including RMAN, Data Guard, and performance tuning.
Experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM).
Experience supporting enterprise Oracle database environments.
Experience with Oracle APEX.
Experience with Ellucian Banner, PeopleSoft, or other higher education systems.
Experience with Apache Tomcat.
Experience with data warehousing and ETL processes.

College/Business Unit: Instructional Innovation & Technology

Department: Database Administration

Location: Atlanta Campus

Shift: 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Salary: $79,400 - $126,900

Pay Grade: 23

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Special Instructions

To receive full consideration, applicants must submit: a complete GSU application; resume; three professional references, including at least one current or former supervisor (supervisors preferred).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,, genetic information, or protected veteran status.

Background Check

Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record.

Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status.

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