Analyst, Database and Unix Administration - Information Technology

Job Title
Analyst, Database and Unix Administration

Department
Information Technology

Campus
Queens

Job Description
Perform the day-to-day Oracle, Banner, Data Warehouse and Unix systems support activities working under the supervision of the Manager for Database and Unix Administration within Information Technology.  These activities include Banner Upgrades, daily database and Unix systems administration, maintenance, monitoring, documentation, and support services, including Operations, backup and recovery, log file maintenance, student portal, distance learning, printing and email.

Responsibilities

  • Provide an adequate and responsive level of database and Unix systems administration support.
  • Assist the Database and Unix Analysts in evaluating, assessing, proposing and implementing necessary hardware and software installations as requested by the Manager of Database and Unix Administration.
  • Provide database and systems support services in the areas of Operations, Applications, Development and Network Services as instructed.
  • Maintain an on-going knowledge and expertise in the database and Unix administration function.
  • Assist in troubleshooting and maintaining records and logs of database and systems problems and provide actions and/or recommendations to rectify real and potential problems.
  • Ensuring that users of the Oracle/Banner/Data Warehouse/Unix environment have problems and technical issues resolved in an expedient manner.
  • Develop and maintain documentation and standards for the database and Unix environment.
  • Proactively monitor all database and systems via Enterprise Manager and logs on a daily basis and alert management to any problems.
  • Develop scripts and automate activities as required to perform system-wide and repetitive task management.
  • Perform hardware maintenance scheduling with vendors as required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent of five (5) years experience in Information Technology required.
  • One (1) to three (3) years experience in Oracle database practices, skills and database administration concepts and Sun Unix system administration support services in an end-user computing environment is preferred.
  • Ability to work hands-on and acquire and demonstrate new skills.
  • Effective communication and documentation skills required.

Salary
Salary commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget.

Submitting for this Position
Please send a cover letter and a resume to work@stjohns.edu and Reference Job 1079 in the subject line.