Senior Database AdministratorUniversity of Texas at Austin • Wausau, Wisconsin, United States

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Senior Database Administrator

University of Texas at Austin

Wausau, Wisconsin, United States

Wausau, Wisconsin, United States

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Overview Job Posting Title: Senior Database Administrator Department: Enterprise Technology - Data to Insights (D2I). Location: Texas. This position is open to all applicants and offers 40 hours per week with flexible/remote work options. Travel is limited to training (e.g., conferences/courses). The University of Texas at Austin provides an extensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth. This role requires eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship. Responsibilities Cloud Database Administration: conduct day-to-day operations of PostgreSQL databases in a 24x7 production environment; troubleshoot and resolve issues; define architectures to meet performance and security requirements; advise on SQL tuning; provide guidance on integration, design, and testing for production databases; develop performance monitoring processes; implement and improve backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability strategies; perform PostgreSQL updates, upgrades, and installations; write SQL scripts and stored procedures; advise teams on best practices for database deployment and management; collaborate with support teams on IT projects; contribute to database processes and procedures; participate in on-call rotation. Systems Administration: provide Windows and Linux administration as needed for database applications; configure and maintain legacy Oracle database instances; participate in change management processes. AWS & Databricks Platform Administration: administer AWS services (RDS, S3, EC2, IAM, VPC); manage Databricks workspace, clusters, access controls, and Unity Catalog; work with dbt (Data Build Tool). Infrastructure as Code: use AWS CDK and Terraform to provision and manage database infrastructure; set up and maintain database monitoring and alerting (e.g., AWS CloudWatch). Other Responsibilities: communicate status verbally and in writing; assist with credential and secrets management in line with security standards; perform other related functions as assigned. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience. 4–10 years of professional DBA experience with PostgreSQL or similar databases; SQL scripting and database tuning experience; database design, installation, migration, and conversion skills; experience with Databricks and AWS administration; automation of database processes; strong troubleshooting ability; effective cross-functional communication; self-motivation and ability to work independently in a dynamic environment. U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or asylee status with eligibility for access to required information; substitution of education/experience permitted as appropriate. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Preferred: Three years of automation experience for cloud-based workloads; experience with cloud-based data warehouses; multiple database types; high-availability implementations; Windows and Linux administration; basic networking knowledge related to database systems; experience supporting SDLC; AWS/Databricks certifications; QA processes and test development; Agile methodologies; JIRA experience; strong communication and teamwork. Salary and Benefits Salary Range: $105,000+ depending on qualifications. UT Austin offers competitive benefits, including health, vision, dental, life, disability, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, and access to campus resources. Working Conditions May work around standard office conditions. Up to 100% remote work at employee discretion with occasional in-office presence preferred; standard keyboard and computer usage; regular shift typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm, with occasional nights or weekends as required. Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with contact information (at least one from a supervisor) Letter of interest Other Required Information Employment Eligibility: Regular staff eligible for openings recruited through University-Wide or Open Recruiting. Some positions require supervisor approval for promotions/transfers. Retirement Plan Eligibility: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) if part-time/full-time employment meets eligibility criteria. Background Checks: Criminal history check required for finalists. Equal Opportunity Employer: UT Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer; prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, or veteran status. Pay Transparency and E-Verify: UT Austin complies with pay transparency requirements and uses E-Verify for new hires. Documentation and compliance information available on UT Austin resources.
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Wausau, Wisconsin, United States

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