Database Administrator

This position is listed as 100% remote.

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  Has knowledge, familiarity, and experience with the following:
  
  
  
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    Relational database design
    
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    Data-modeling concepts
    
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    Front-end and query tools
    
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    Linux operating systems
    
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    Backup and recovery strategies
    
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    Performance and maintenance techniques
    
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    General business operations
    
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    Data privacy practices and laws
    
  
  
  
  

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  Installs and maintains the Oracle RDBMS.
  
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  Manages and maintains challenging database storage structures and backups.
  
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  Manages database user accounts.
  
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  Monitors performance and makes appropriate recommendations and changes.
  
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  Regularly reviews and updates database security protocols.
  
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  Assists application teams and data analysts with query tuning and debugging application database related issues.
  
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  Refactors database maintenance processes for improved performance, stability, and scalability.
  
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  Utilizes Shareplex to replicate data from the database in near real-time.
  
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  Performs all aspects of data and database administration, including the following:
  
  
  
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    Software evaluation and installation
    
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    Logical and physical database design and implementation
    
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    Support of application testing
    
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    Security administration
    
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    Backup and recovery planning
    
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    Capacity planning
    
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    Database maintenance and performance enhancement
    
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    Research and evaluation of new tools and techniques.
    
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    Development of database policies and procedures
    
  
  
  
  

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  Makes decisions regarding database and systems processes.
  
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  Seeks approval before making higher-level decisions.
  
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  Seeks feedback from others as necessary to ensure decisions do not conflict with business needs.
  

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  Serves as a resource to team members.
  
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  May lead or direct projects and/or the work of team members.
  

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  Requires a bachelor's degree in information systems or a related field. Extensive experience may be considered in place of degree.
  
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  Requires at least five (5) years of experience with Oracle database applications.
  
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  Requires the ability to successfully complete Human Subjects Certification upon hire.
  
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  PostgreSQL and/or Oracle certifications preferred.
  

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  Requires the ability to interact and verbally communicate with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders.
  
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  Requires effective verbal and written communication skills and advanced listening skills.
  
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  Requires ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  

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  Requires the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  
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  Must be able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  
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  Requires the ability to think logically to troubleshoot, analyze situations, and make sound decisions.
  

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  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  

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  Requires advanced computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and
  e-mail systems.
  
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  Requires the ability to operate office equipment, including copiers, fax machines, and phones.
  

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  This position requires the physical ability to work 40 hours per week, including the flexibility to work extended hours as necessary to meet organizational needs.
  
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  This position requires the ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
  
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  This position requires the manual dexterity to operate a keyboard and pointing device.
  
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  This position requires the ability to work from both a home office and a corporate office and the ability to travel locally for meetings as required.
  
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  This position requires the ability to perform focused work with close attention to detail.
  
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  This position requires some physical activity, such as pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and moving (up to 20 pounds)
  

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  This work is fast-paced and deadline-oriented and requires a flexible work schedule.
  
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  Use of a computer, business office equipment, and other machinery is necessary.
  
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  This position requires working as a team member and independently.
  
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  This position requires working and interacting with others, both in person and through phone, e-mail, and written correspondence
  

• Work with a variety of diverse professionals in the healthcare industry
• Free parking
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Group Life and Voluntary Term Life insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 403b Retirement Plan with gracious employer contributions
• Fitness program
• Pet insurance
• Qualified employer for loan forgiveness

Please note sponsorship and/or relocation are not available for this position.

REGENSTRIEF INSTITUTE REQUIRES ALL EMPLOYEES TO RECEIVE THE INFLUENZA VACCINATION ANNUALLY UNLESS APPROVED FOR EXEMPTION