Install, configure, upgrade, administer, monitor, and maintain operationally efficient databases and related applications on premise and on cloud platforms under minimal supervision.
The expected pay range for this position is $122,000 - $150,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
CORE DUTIES:
Install, configure, and support relational database management systems (RDBMS) and related software to resolve highly complex and/or unique issues without precedent and/or structure. Work on databases using more advanced database administration concepts.
Take responsibility for database design and performance optimization, backup and recovery strategies and implementation, as well as monitoring the overall health of the database environment.
Provide on-going system administration and technical infrastructure support.
Review the physical and logical design of databases for optimal database structures, performance tuning, security, and database backup/recovery. Plan and implement pro-active and reactive performance analysis, monitoring, troubleshooting, and capacity planning.
Evaluate and test marketplace tools and utilities, including system integration and automation, which enhance server functionality and promote the development of RDBMS applications.
Develop and maintain efficient and appropriate connectivity solutions between various campus databases to ensure necessary data is available as needed.
Create data flow and data lifecycle documentation.
Review the physical design of existing systems for optimizing performance
Develop and enforce database standards and/or new development protocols
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and programming tools.
Demonstrated experience in the support requirements of large database applications/systems including performance analysis and tuning of high volume, transaction systems.
Demonstrate Cloud Infrastructure experience including but not limited to AWS, GCP, Azure
Ability to script proficiently using Unix Shell, Python for automation.
Demonstrate experience in source code management such as GitHub, GitLab.
Demonstrate experience in Network Security and Network awareness principal.
Demonstrate a full-stack infrastructure development as code.
Demonstrated experience in designing, developing, testing, and deploying applications.
Experience with the CI/CD is a plus.
Knowledge of various database systems including but not limited to RDBMS, Cloud DB, NoSQL.
Extensive knowledge of systems platform
Extensive knowledge and experience in the design and implementation of complex database architecture.
Extensive experience in programming environments and cloud platforms.
Ability to work well independently or as a team member.
Ability to maintain knowledge of new and current technology and trends.
Ability to collaborate with vendors and system service providers, provide administration for system solutions, and act as a liaison.
Extensive experience with database security protocol.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Additional Information
Internal Number: 99257
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