Senior Database Administrator/Systems Engineer to support critical data center operations. This role is essential to maintaining our enterprise-grade infrastructure, which includes comprehensive Oracle, PostgreSQL, IBM DB2 and Microsoft SQL Server database administration across Production, Development, and Test environments. The successful candidate will manage our complex virtualized environment consisting of 300+ VMware virtual servers and physical rack-mounted systems,integrated with NetApp All Flash array and legacy EMC SAN storage solutions and will be a key participant in their migration and refactoring in the AWS cloud. Key responsibilities encompass advanced IBM Cognos Business Intelligence administration,web services management, and enterprise backup operations using CommVault Complete Data Protection platform and AWS Backup utilities to perform for nightly server and database backups. This position requires expertise in maintaining high availability, multi-tier database environments while ensuring optimal performance, security, and disaster recovery capabilities across all systems supporting the Maryland State Department of Education's educational data infrastructure. This role demands a technical professional capable of managing complex enterprise systems in a mission-critical environment where uptime and data integrity are paramount to supporting educational services across the state.ORACLE DATABASE ADMINISTRATION
Core Functions:
Database installation, configuration, and version upgrades
Comprehensive tablespace and storage management
Database reorganization through export/import utilities
Schema management including tables, indexes, and partitions
Performance tuning including Oracle memory optimization
Rollback segment and extent management
Database backup, recovery, and restoration operations
Production-to-test database refreshes
Oracle CPU patching and RAC administration
Coordination with Oracle support for production hotfixes
Oracle Application Server & Portal Support:
Oracle 12c Application Server Portal administration
Regular database maintenance and logical backups
SQLLoader operations for payroll file processing
TAR management and Oracle consultant coordination
MICROSOFT SQL SERVER ADMINISTRATION
Core Functions:
SQL Server installation, migration, and platform upgrades
Database and user account creation and administration
Test environment provisioning for vendors and users
Backup monitoring, recovery, and restoration operations
Transaction log and data file growth monitoring
SQL Server Reporting Services administration
Database security management and consistency checks
Application vendor coordination and user issue resolution
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & REPORTING
IBM Cognos Environment:
Cognos Impromptu
Cognos Impromptu Web Reports
Cognos ReportNet
Administration Tasks:
Cognos catalog administration and user account management
Report creation, modification, and republishing.
Impromptu Web Reports troubleshooting and maintenance.
Directory Server administration and Access Manager integration
Distribution Shuttle Builder management
DATA INTEGRATION & ETL PROCESSES
RStars Data Refresh Administration:
Weekly file transfer coordination with Maryland State Comptroller's Office
Financial Data Warehouse refresh verification and monitoring
Informatica PowerCenter & Designer troubleshooting (version 9.5)
Data transformation process management and error resolution
Annapolis Data Center (ADC) coordination for file transfer issues
Warrant data distribution to remote MSDE sites (WTC and DDS)
INFRASTRUCTURE & SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
Storage & SAN Management:
NetApp AFF-A300 SAN administration
Brocade FC 6510 and M5424 Switch configuration
LUN provisioning and datastore management
SAN capacity planning and OS upgrades
FC Zoning and Alias creation
VMware Environment: VMware ESXi version 7 administration
vCenter management and troubleshooting
VM provisioning following DoIT best practices
P2V conversions and server virtualization
vMotion and storage vMotion operations
VM snapshot management and VMware Update Manager
VMware Converter tool utilization
AWS Environment:
Provisioning following DoIT best practices
Migration from VMware Environment to EC2 instances
Refactoring from EC2 instances to AWS RDS
Hardware & Network Support:
Cisco UCS chassis and blade server coordination
Support for Oracle RAC
Basic network administration and Windows server management
Server consolidation projects
Backup & Recovery:
CommVault Galaxy Simpana version 11 administration
Daily server, database, and VM image backup coordination
Client configuration troubleshooting
Database backup and restore operations
DoIT CommVault backup team coordination
WEB SERVICES & APPLICATION SUPPORT
Microsoft IIS Web Server 6.0/7.0 administration
Production website setup and maintenance
iPlanet Directory Server (LDAP) management
Application troubleshooting and user support
DocuShare upgrade management
Oracle WebLogic support
CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS
Security & Compliance:
Safeguarding of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) with highest security standards
Database security implementation and access control management
Regular security updates and patch management
Attachment A - Position Description – Role/ Statewide Agile Team Labor Category
Work Order Request #BPM043644-NN
Statewide Agile Resources and Teams 2024 – BPM043644 (all provisions apply)
Impact & Authority:
DBA recommendations and decisions affect all MSDE divisions
Considerable latitude in complex system administration
Enterprise-wide database strategy influence
Critical system uptime and performance responsibility
Coordination & Support:
DoIT Server and Storage Services team collaboration
Vendor coordination and technical support management
User training and issue resolution
Cross-functional team leadership on technical initiatives