**All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).** **Working Title:** Sr. Oracle Database **Institution:** Minnesota State System Office **Classification Title:** Information Technology Spec 5 **Bargaining Unit / Union:** 214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees **City:** St. Paul **FLSA:** Non Job Exempt **Full Time / Part Time:** Full time **Employment Condition:** Classified - Unlimited **Salary Range:** $39.14 - $66.92 **Job Description** This position is responsible for the design and support of enterprise mission critical Oracle databases used by students, faculty and staff within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. Areas of responsibility include logical and physical database design, development, maintenance, and interaction with operating system(s). The incumbent for this position coordinates and manages the support for Oracle databases, related software products, plans the evolution of software, and assures for its optimal use. The position is responsible for the operational security of data within the Oracle databases. Project management responsibilities are included for planning, installation, security, performance, maintenance and documentation. **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field or a combination of equivalent education and experience. + Six years of database administration experience in a large scale server environment sufficient to support consolidated databases in an Oracle Exadata database implementation. + Knowledge and experience working with relational databases sufficient to support programmers and system administrators in an Oracle database environment. + Ability to mitigate risk and understand the ramifications and impact that decisions have at a systems level; manage time and resources and effectively; and balance multiple, competing priorities. + Knowledge and experience working with Linux Operating system. + Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively on large/complex system deployment projects in a team environment. + Effective written and verbal communication skills sufficient to explain and document complex processes and procedures. **Preferred Qualification** + Six years of Oracle database administration including experience working with technical end-users such as programmers, developers and system administrators and thorough knowledge of utilities, scripting languages and systems security used in Oracle Exadata environments. + Proven track record of deploying highly available services for large organizations. + Previous experience with system administration and a thorough understanding of storage, network and virtual technology. + Knowledge of and experience with project management methodologies and best practices. + Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional certification. **Other Requirements** n/a **Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)** Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm **Telework (Yes/No)** Yes **About** Minnesota State is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing talented employees who serve our 300,000+ students each year throughout the state. We have a vibrant and diverse system of 33 colleges and universities with 14,400+ dedicated faculty and staff focused on student success. **Benefits Information:** At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously. **Desired Start Date:** 10-09-2024 **Position End Date:** **Open Date:** 08-16-2024 **Close Date:** 03-04-2025 **Posting Contact Name:** Shane Moore **Posting Contact Email:** mc0691rm@minnstate.edu