Technical Services Specialist Lead

🇺🇸 Remote - US 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ May 14th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Houston is hiring a Technical Services Specialist Lead. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining databases for centrally administered automated information systems and managing database enhancements, performance tuning, security, and troubleshooting.

Highlights

Design and maintain Oracle databases along with backup, recovery, and performance tuning.
Configure and support complex relational database environments, including multi-tier client-server applications.
Develop and implement data migration, archiving, and change control procedures.
Install and troubleshoot upgrades and patches; liaise with vendors for database management systems.
Provide technical assistance and training to developers on database usage and optimization.
Coordinate performance testing and capacity planning by analyzing data and statistics.
Research and incorporate new technologies into existing data systems.
Document database configurations, processes, procedures, and develop technical documentation.
Lead projects including staff task assignments and timeline management.
Requires a 4-year degree or equivalent specialized training and a minimum of seven years of related experience.
Position requires maintaining the security and integrity of the University infrastructure and is subject to criminal history checks.
Salary is commensurate with experience and education.
Position reports to the Earth & Atmospheric Sciences department.