Western Governors University · 1 day ago
Staff Database Administrator
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$128K/yr - $192K/yr
5+ years expWestern Governors University is committed to expanding access to higher education through innovative online programs. They are seeking a Staff Database Administrator to architect and manage enterprise-grade databases, lead optimization strategies, and ensure compliance with data governance standards.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Architect and manage enterprise-grade databases across OCI, AWS, and hybrid environments
Leads implementation and optimization of Oracle ExaCC and GoldenGate replication strategies
Designs and maintains active-active and global database architectures (Aurora Global, Oracle RAC)
Defines and enforces database security policies in collaboration with Enterprise Security
Establishes and maintains RTO (Recovery Time Objective) and RPO (Recovery Point Objective) standards across platforms
Oversees continuous patching, upgrades, and performance tuning of Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MSSQL, and QLIK environments
Collaborates with cloud engineers, developers, and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable and secure database solutions
Serves as a technical advisor for database-related decisions in strategic projects
Leads root cause analysis and resolution of complex database incidents
Mentors and guides junior and mid-level DBAs across the organization
Ensures compliance with regulatory and internal data governance standards
Participates in capacity planning, forecasting, and synthetic testing for performance assurance
Supports integration of QLIK and other analytics platforms with enterprise databases
Takes ownership of database operations and lead cross-functional projects from planning through execution
Migrates current on-prem databases to Amazon’s Web Services (AWS)
Engineers and administers: RDS (MySQL, PostgreSQL Microsoft SQL), Aurora, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, Redshift, etc
Migrates databases from bare metal to database-as-a-service and using available tools to accomplish this (eg. AWS’s ‘Database Migration Service)
Moves monolithic systems to microservices
Serves as the subject matter expert for IT in current and future database-related infrastructure initiatives
Leads enterprise-level projects and initiatives to their completion
Performs database related data fixes and deployments
Provides measurable metrics for reporting purposes
Receives and resolves database-related issues/cases from internal employees
Troubleshoots and resolves database outages
Participates in 24/7/365 On-Call rotation
Acts as a reliable, thorough and productive contributor in a highly autonomous environment
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Expert-level knowledge of Oracle ExaCC, Oracle RAC, and GoldenGate
Strong experience with MSSQL, PostgreSQL, and MySQL in production environments
Deep understanding of AWS RDS, Aurora Global Database, and cloud-native database services
Proven ability to design and manage active-active and high-availability architectures
Proficiency in database security, encryption, auditing, and access control
Strong scripting and automation skills (SQL, PL/SQL, Bash, Python)
Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and lead complex initiatives with minimal supervision
Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver both strategic projects and operational responsibilities
Ability to work well with others, including team members, project managers, management/leadership, developers, quality assurance teams, and non-technical staff
Driven to take ownership of the systems within the Senior Database Administrator's purview
Ability to lead enterprise level projects and initiatives to completion
Ability to prioritize daily tasks with completion of short, mid, and long term projects
Ability to maintain a clean and secure work area
Ability to work an on-call rotation and be available after hours for maintenance and emergencies
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to establish yourself as a reliable, thorough, and productive contributor in a highly autonomous environment
Advanced knowledge of software, hardware, and database system interaction in a complex environment
Advanced level of familiarity with Change Management and ITIL best practices
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
5 years of database engineering and administration experience in an enterprise level environment using Oracle DB
At least 4 years of database engineering and administration experience in an enterprise level environment using MySQL, PostgreSQL, Elasticasche, Oracle, Aurora, DynamoDB, ElasticSearch, and Redshift
Subject matter expert in area of responsibility or has extensive knowledge of several technical areas
Experience migrating from bare metal to database-as-a-service and using available tools to accomplish this (eg. AWS's ‘Database Migration Service)
Experience working with the following: RDS (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, Microsoft SQL), Aurora, DynamoDB, Elasticasche, Redshift, etc
Experience moving monolithic systems to microservices
Advanced knowledge of software, hardware, and database system interaction in a complex environment
Advanced level of familiarity with Change Management and ITIL best practices
Experience with QLIK Replicate and Talend integration
Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for database deployments
Preferred
7 years of prior relevant experience
Benefits
Bonuses
Medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare
Health savings account and flexible spending account
Basic and voluntary life insurance
Disability coverage
Accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages
Legal and identity theft coverage
Retirement savings plan
Wellbeing program
Discounted WGU tuition
Flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual
Flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual
11 paid holidays
Other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave
Company
Western Governors University
Western Governors University focuses on improving lives by creating pathways to opportunity for its students.
5001-10000 employees
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Kauffman Foundation
2025-05-08Grant
Leadership Team
Stephen Herzig
Vice President of Enterprise Solutions
Kacey Thorne
Senior Director, Academic Strategic Initiatives
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