Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) Vacancy ID: NF0009069 Salary Range: Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications Position Summary/Description: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. The Database Administrator/DevOps position is essential in supporting the College’s mission by collaborating with faculty, staff, students, and instructors to implement technology solutions, including database systems like Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, and similar. This role involves consultative discussions with the College community to develop strategies, advocate for best practices, and promote the effective use of databases and DevOps tools (e.g., Ansible/ AWX , GitLab). Additionally, the position is responsible for creating documentation and materials for both internal and external users. Reporting to the Associate Director for Enterprise Solutions and Data Analytics, the role encompasses several key functions: implementation, maintenance (including routine maintenance and software patching), database backup and recovery, system monitoring, and customer service. The primary focus is to ensure the security and availability of the College’s data and operational systems. The Database Administrator is responsible for all aspects of the database environment, including software installation, patching, upgrades, tuning, and system monitoring. This role works closely with application developers, business analysts, and systems administrators to ensure database environments meet application and functional requirements, adhering to team-developed standards. Collaboration with infrastructure and operations teams ensures that system requirements, network characteristics, and storage needs support high-performing database and application environments. Working closely with the College’s IT Director and other staff, both within and outside of OASIS , the Data Analyst provides expertise in creating, supporting, and maintaining solutions that align with the College’s mission of teaching, research, and service. Education and Experience: The preferred candidate will have demonstrated experience in the following areas: + Administration of Oracle databases, specifically with Oracle 19c or higher. + Administration of non-Oracle databases (MySQL, MS SQLServer and others). + Patching database software (Oracle, MySQL and others) using vendor supported and standard methodologies. + Administration of Oracle APEX environments. + Performing upgrades to database environments, both in and out of place. + Mastery of vendor supported backup/recovery techniques. + Administration/support of Oracle RMAN infrastructure. + Experience with DataGuard to support high availability, patching, and environment assurance. + Experience with Oracle OEM /Cloud Control. + Ability to work on multiple, competing priorities and projects with minimal managerial oversight. + Scripting skills using languages such as Unix/Linux Shell scripts, Python, Perl, etc. + Process and configuration management automation. Experience with Ansible, AWX is a plus. Essential Skills: The selected candidate must have the following: + Proven problem solving and decision-making skills. + Strong organizational skills. + Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment. + Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in written language. + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supported users and teams. AA/EEO Statement: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.