About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p><strong>Senior Database Administrator</strong><br><strong>Purdue University – (Remote)</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Join a community that designs, builds, and sustains the systems powering a world-class academic experience. At Purdue, we’re driven by curiosity and collaboration—turning complex technical challenges into solutions that move the University forward.</p> <p> </p> <p>As a Senior Database Administrator, you’ll bring depth in Oracle database administration to support Purdue’s enterprise student systems. You’ll work under limited supervision, leading the administration of both production and non-production environments that directly support student success and institutional operations.</p> <p> </p> <p><em>What You’ll Do</em></p> <ul> <li>Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise Oracle databases in Exadata</li> <li>Proactively monitor system performance and security, anticipating challenges before they impact users</li> <li>Develop and apply innovative solutions—including custom scripts and utilities—to enhance efficiency and reliability</li> <li>Implement and uphold University policies for database security and compliance</li> <li>Collaborate with developers on design recommendations, physical models, and integration efforts</li> <li>Document configuration and operational procedures with precision and clarity</li> <li>Serve as a technical lead on projects, guiding architecture and design discussions across teams focused on student service solutions</li> <li>You will work on the latest technology form Oracle in Exadata, moving the university forward with automation and creativity</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><em>What You Bring</em></p> <ul> <li>Extensive experience in Oracle database administration in Exadata for enterprise systems</li> <li>Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to performance optimization and issue prevention</li> <li>Capacity to translate complex technical policies into practical, operational solutions</li> <li>Curiosity and initiative to explore innovative tools and processes</li> <li>Commitment to teamwork and communication across technical disciplines</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><em>Why Purdue</em><br>At Purdue, your expertise contributes to something greater—advancing solutions that serve nearly 50,000 students and an innovative campus community. You’ll be part of a collaborative IT culture where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work has lasting impact.</p> <p> </p> <p>Be part of the persistent pursuit of the next giant leap.</p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What We're Looking For</b></H2> </div><div><p><em>Education and Experience Required:</em></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in computer technology, computer science, computer engineering or related technical field preferred</li> <li>At least four (4) years progressively responsible experience in database, systems, application administration. <ul> <li>This experience should include Oracle database administration and experience in the Ellucian Banner suite of products</li> </ul> </li> <li>Equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><em>Preferred:</em></p> <ul> <li>A current Oracle certification and experience with Oracle database administration in Oracle Exadata</li> <li>Experience in Ellucian Banner suite of products</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><em>Skills Required:</em></p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated skills: <ul> <li>in and knowledge of all aspects of database administration, including troubleshooting complex issues, application server and database tuning, performance monitoring, upgrading, patching, backup/recovery, disaster recovery, Data Guard, Oracle RAC, Exadata, and cloning</li> <li>with various methods of Oracle performance tuning including configuration, table partitioning, and data storage in an Exadata environment</li> </ul> </li> <li>Demonstrated ability to: <ul> <li>troubleshoot beyond the database environment and into related operating systems and application areas</li> <li>research and troubleshoot complex problems independently and the ability to work in a team environment</li> <li>install, administer, maintain, support and monitor the performance of various vendor and open source software, including managing upgrades and patches</li> </ul> </li> <li>Strong SQL, Oracle and/or UNIX shell scripting skills</li> <li>Good communication skills are necessary to interact with customers, partners, and other IT teams in a professional manner</li> <li>Must be willing and able to own responsibility for critical database/information systems</li> <li>Ability to: <ul> <li>be self-motivated and manage multiple concurrent tasks and deadlines</li> <li>work evening and/or weekends as needed to support scheduled updates and unplanned outages on a 24 hour per day, 365 day per year basis</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><em>Additional Information:</em></p> <ul> <li><em>Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position </em> </li> <li>A background check will be required for employment in this position</li> <li>FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)</li> <li>Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period </li> <li>Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial <a title="" href="Summary of Benefits for Professional levels 1-3, Management levels 1-2 - Human Resources - Purdue University" target="_self">Benefit Package</a> including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days</li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Career Stream</b></H2> </div><div><p>Professional 3</p> <ul> <li>Pay Band S075</li> <li>Job Code #20002039</li> </ul> <p>Career path maker: <a href="https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/">https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/</a></p> <p> </p> <div> <p><em>The anticipated annual salary for this position is between $80,880 to $85,935 commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience. The final salary offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including equity, available budget, educational background, and relevant experience.</em></p> <p> </p> </div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Who We Are</b></H2> </div><div><p><em>Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.</em></p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Equal Opportunity Employer</b></H2> </div><div><p>Purdue University is an EOE employer.</p></div></div></div>