Oracle Database Administrator

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Villanova, PA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $111K - $123K 💻 Software Engineering 🗓️ February 27th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Villanova University is hiring an Oracle Database Administrator. The role involves designing, implementing, administering, and optimizing Oracle database environments across on-premises and cloud platforms, primarily supporting enterprise administrative systems like Ellucian Banner. The administrator ensures the availability, reliability, security, and performance of these critical systems while collaborating with various technical and functional teams.

Highlights

Administer and maintain Oracle databases including installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades on-premises and in cloud environments.

Troubleshoot and optimize database and application performance for mission-critical systems.

Provide technical administration and support for Oracle-based applications, notably Ellucian Banner.

Manage backup and recovery strategies to ensure data protection and system resilience.

Collaborate with system administrators and application teams involving Windows, Linux, IIS, and Tomcat environments.

Ensure security compliance including user access management and auditing.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 5 years of Oracle DBA experience in enterprise settings.

Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, experience with higher education systems, Oracle DBA certifications, and familiarity with cloud database services like Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, AWS RDS, or Azure.