The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) is hiring a Sr. Database Administrator (DBA) to join our System Office Information Technology team. If you’re looking to bring your experience with Oracle databases to a mission-driven, enterprise environment, this position may be for you! We provide generous leave, excellent benefits, and flexible work schedules, including hybrid-remote work within the state of Colorado.

Examples of Duties

In this role, you’ll play a critical role within the CCCS-IT System Administration and DBA Services team. This team manages a complex IT environment supporting the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and integrated ancillary systems for the 13 CCCS colleges and System Office. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the utmost stability, performance, and security of our database infrastructure. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you’ll optimize database systems, automate routine tasks, and oversee application administration and containerization processes.

• Lead the installation, configuration, and maintenance of various database systems, including Oracle and MS SQL Server.
• Oversee regular database backups, recovery procedures, and patching.
• Proactively manage database performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and optimize SQL query efficiency.
• Develop and enforce robust database security measures.
• Collaborate closely with application development teams to define and meet complex database requirements for applications.
• Provide expert guidance on database design and optimization to ensure optimal application performance.
• Manage database schema changes and oversee the deployment of critical applications.
• Drive the automation of processes related to database provisioning, scaling, and monitoring.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field. Relevant education and/or experience in the appropriate technical areas may be considered as a substitute for formal education.
• Two years as a Database Administrator in an Oracle database environment.

To view the full job announcement and to apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cccs/systemoffice/jobs/4265124/sr-database-administrator.