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Research Database Administrator – Computing Service

Cleveland, OH, US


req#: 295518
Location: Cleveland, OH

Facilities: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus,

Professional Area: IT and Cybersecurity

Department: 3027 LRI Research Core Services-Research Innov and Educ

Job Code: T31185

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and make a lasting, meaningful impact on patient care. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.  

Whether or not you serve in a clinical role, every member of the Cleveland Clinic team is a caregiver. As a Research Database Administrator, being a caregiver starts in the office, where you will manage and support the Oracle RDBMS, Microsoft SQL, Open Source database and Application Servers. In this role, you will perform all aspects of system management for multiple research projects and registries, such as conducting upgrades, patches/updates and database tuning to maintain stable and secure operations environment. Ultimately, you will do more than explore and expand your discipline and skills — your work will impact patients across the globe. Come help our caregivers stay connected, up to date and equipped with the groundbreaking tools and technologies that are changing lives.

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM – 5:00PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:   

  • Assist with application migration/upgrades to the Oracle and Microsoft SQL environment and other data loads (ETL) in support of research projects.  
  • Design and control DBMS operational procedures and support (including data modeling, replication, administration, maintenance, performance monitoring, optimization, capacity/capital planning, space management and recovery). 
  • Maintain and support the operations of the databases in test, training and production environments in cooperation with Project Leads, Analysts and Programmers as required. 
  • Perform all aspects of database system management for multiple research projects and registries. 
  • Tune databases for efficiency, and manage scalability demands as required. 
  • Supports transition of current applications to the Oracle 10c environment. 
  • Ensure database systems management, including installations, configuration, cloning, backups/restores/reorganization, tune performance, upgrades and patches/updates. 
  • Design and control DBMA operational procedures and support, including data modeling, database design, replication, administration, maintenance, performance monitoring, optimization, capacity/capital planning, space management and recovery. 
  • Assist with system/network configuration planning and adjustments to maintain efficient and cost-effective operations. 
  • Assist in system operational support to maintain the stability of live systems, which may include being on-call evenings or weekends to handle emergencies. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field and four years of experience as a DBA with one year of experience in Oracle OR six years as a DBA with one year in Oracle OR Master's Degree in Computer Science 
  • Working knowledge and skills of Linux and Windows 
  • Experience as a Microsoft SQL database administration and experience with open source databases 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

  • Experience with database architecture design supporting a research environment 
  • Experience in configuration and management of Oracle Forms and Reports, Oracle 19c, Weblogic 12c, Oracle Enterprise Manager tool, Oracle APEX application and user administration, Linux shell scripts, Oracle RMAN database backup software, database patching using Opatch and Oracle-specific knowledge (e.g., Fine Grain Access, Materialized Views, Data Pump Utility, Synonyms, DB link, SQL Loader)
  • Oracle DBA 19c Certiifcation

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/     

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
  • Ability to travel throughout the hospital system.
  • Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment. 
  • Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $33.46

Maximum hourly: $51.03

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. While the pay range is displayed as an hourly rate, Cleveland Clinic recruiters will clarify whether the compensation is hourly or salary. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package, which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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