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About the Role

Performs complex (journey-level) Oracle database administration work. Work involves planning, developing, maintaining, monitoring, testing, and issue resolution for databases. Coordinates with service provider and application groups to install new versions, new enhancements, and newly released databases. Monitors applications for space utilization on test, development, and production environments. Monitors database performance and adjusts as required to maximize efficiency. Works with service provider and IT Applications team to set up production jobs, schedule jobs, monitor jobs, and performance tune the jobs that run with job schedulers. Archives, restores, and recovers databases as required. Creates and maintains appropriate documentation. Evaluates and recommends database software packages for potential acquisition. Evaluates and implements database policies and procedures; Develops goals and objectives for the use and improvement of an efficient and cost-effective database system. May train others. Works under the general supervision of the IT Application Services Director, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

Analyzes, designs, plans, and performs database upgrades and maintenance.
Coordinates with service provider and application groups to install new versions, new enhancements, and newly released databases.
Monitors database performance and implements efficiency improvements.
Coordinates backup monitoring and fixes issues related to backups.
Modifies existing databases and database management systems.
Analyzes objects and databases.
Performs database migration.
Analyzes and reports the performance of database operations.
Coordinates with application development, customers, and support teams to ensure their needs are met from a database perspective.
Participates in the planning, design, administration, operation, monitoring, maintenance, user security, and system parameter settings for databases.
Coordinates backup, restore, and recover tasks that apply to production, development, and test databases.
Evaluates users' requests for new data elements, data systems, data migration, and data integration.
Provides input and analysis to other teams regarding database related topics and decisions.
Sets-up views, roles, stored procedures, and database links to allow use of databases.
Creates tables and provides the data required to fulfill requests.
Assists customers and other groups in troubleshooting, testing, and resolving database issues.
Evaluates and recommends database software packages for potential acquisitions.
May train others.
Develops standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures designed to ensure the integrity of the database environment.
Ensures audit and security standards are adhered to and documented appropriately.
Maintains data integrity and security.
Creates and maintains data dictionaries.
Participates in security and risk evaluations for applications.
Maintains practices within established policies, regulations, and guidelines.
Other duties as assigned.
May include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.
Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Requirements

Three years of database administration experience in Oracle database.
Experience in cloud migration preferred.
Selected candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Selected candidate must be willing to commute to the office on the required days.

Skills

Database Administration of Oracle
Monitoring database performance
Finding root causes of problems and quickly determining efficient solutions
Complex problem solving and critical thinking
Proficiently manage relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle)
Communicate technical information effectively, both orally and in writing to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, coworkers, and vendors
Anticipate risks and mitigate in the moment
Identify and define user task needs
Process information logically
Conduct short-range and long-range project planning
See the big picture while maintaining attention to detail
Supervise the work of others
Logical and analytical thinking
Maintaining skill, poise and focus under high-stress conditions with shifting priorities
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of computer databases, programming, and systems design
Knowledge of computer operations, systems, and procedures
Knowledge of project and cost estimating techniques
Knowledge of computer programming languages
Knowledge of data processing flowcharting techniques
Knowledge of database structures and theories
Knowledge of current database technologies
Knowledge of data analysis and evaluation techniques
Use of a computer and applicable software

Location

AUSTIN

Work Type

Onsite
Full time

Experience Level

Journey-level
Three years of database administration experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technology related field is preferred

Salary/Compensations

$5,098.66 - $6,451.00 Monthly

Benefits

100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
A defined benefit pension plan
Generous time off benefits
Numerous opportunities for career advancement

About the Company

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans.
At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey.

Equal Opportunity

This position is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability.
Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility: Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.