Database Administrator in the Comprehensive Cancer Center at The Ohio State University; collaborates on the full technical lifecycle from architecture to support of data environment, specifically focused on MS SQL; responsible for the establishment, implementation, support and administration of SQL Server Instances/Databases; works with the application development team to extensively analyze, develop, maintain and document complex relational database structures to ensure successful implementation as well as optimal performance; develops and maintains Database Disaster Recovery Procedures; architects, implements and monitors Database Maintenance Plans; ensures standardized administration practices are implemented; provides thorough functional and technical evaluation of database related products, as well as database and service pack upgrades; provides technical assistance for all production database related issues or difficulties; provides database clustering/high availability support; responsible for database technical support for development teams; plans, administers, and coordinates core Microsoft reporting technologies including SQL Server 2019, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), leads business owners through functional reporting analysis/needs and correlating those needs to technical requirements and subsequent implementation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field required.

• Minimum 2 years experience in SQL Server database administration (DBA) required, 5 years strongly preferred

• Experience with relational data modeling and tools required

• Requires successful completion of a background check. Qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in SQL Server database administration (DBA)

• Experience with SQL Server database management software and tools

• SQL programming skills

• Disaster recovery experience with SQL server clustering

• Experience or working knowledge with MS Entity Framework (EF)

• Knowledge of SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)

• Knowledge of national industry trends desired; knowledge of Windows Server a plus

Function: Information Technology

Subfunction: Database Administration

Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized

Career Level: S2

The Ohio State University is a dynamic community of diverse resources, where opportunity thrives and where individuals transform themselves and the world. The Ohio State University is one of the nations largest and most comprehensive public universities and a top employer in Ohio.

As one of only 50 designated comprehensive cancer centers in the nation, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute is dedicated to the creation of knowledge in laboratory, clinical and population-based cancer research. We apply those discoveries to develop more effective approaches to cancer prevention, diagnosis, and therapies providing tomorrows standard of care today. A Cancer-Free World Begins Here.

The OSUCCC James is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nations largest public universities. is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nations largest public universities.

Target hiring range for this position: $67,700-$90,300 annual salary

As an Ohio State employee you will also have access to many benefits such as

• Retirement Package choice of OPERS or Alternative Retirement Plan

• Competitive Vacation and Sick Leave Program

• 11 Paid Holidays per year

• Medical Insurance

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Opportunity to purchase season tickets to OSU sporting events

• Additional discounted rates on things such as select cell phone plans, pet care, food and dining, etc.

By the start of employment, all newly hired employees must receive at least the first dose of a two-dose series or a single dose of a one-dose series COVID-19 vaccination. Individuals who choose a two-dose series vaccination must receive the second dose within 45 days of their start date. Proof of vaccination will be required at time of hire.

Candidates may request a medical or religious exemption from the vaccination requirement. Campus employees may also request an exemption for personal reasons. Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine or OSUP Employees are not eligible for personal exemptions. All exemptions are subject to Ohio States approval and subject to change, including revocation, due to legal and regulatory requirements.