IT Oracle Database Administrator

The Oracle Database Administrator is responsible for the development and support of the Oracle production and non-production application needs, working directly with peers, vendors and Oracle application developers to support the Oracle application and operational needs of customers. In addition, this role also acts as a for UH applications including partnering with application vendors and their technology staff to ensure the Oracle database environment meets UH and regulatory policies and requirements while supporting Oracle application requirements.

What You Will Do

• Performs database system management functions (e.g., software installs, version upgrades and configuration management, security).
• Define database objects and relationships as indicated based on requirements of the Oracle application.
• Implements business rules via stored procedures, middleware or other technology.
• Implements data models, database structure design, database documentation, backup and recovery processes.
• Perform assessments and identify, test and resolve moderately complex database performance issues (e.g., monitoring and tuning).
• Performs code and index reviews.
• Works directly with vendors, IT&S leaders and customers to implement database environments that meet regulatory requirements as well as UH security requirements and standards. Ensures database environments are properly installed and implemented and utilize appropriate backup strategies.
• Performs moderately complex modification, testing and debugging tasks on vendor supplied utilities and packages to ensure fit with current operating environment.
• Supports escalation of issues with appropriate internal resources.
• Supports the development and maintenance of system documentation.
• Performs all technical support of assigned applications.
• Reviews and edits system documentation developed within the department for the Oracle environment to ensure that client access to product is efficient and meets all regulatory and security requirements.
• Utilizes and maintains appropriate change control procedures and standards.
• Performs on-call duties as required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.