Database Engineer, Senior

Job Title : Database Engineer, Senior

Location : USO-Information Tech Services

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 292383

About Us

The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville. The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell.

Location

This role is based at the Information Technology Services (ITS) office in Athens, Georgia, located at 2500 Daniells Bridge Road. Onsite attendance is required five days a week, and remote work is not offered for this position

This position is for permanent, full-time employment. Candidates must reside in the state of Georgia or be willing to relocate to Georgia as a condition of employment.

Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship or support visa transfers for this position at any point in time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Job Summary

The Senior Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the design, administration, and optimization of database environments supporting the University System of Georgia's enterprise applications, including PeopleSoft HCM, Financials, and Augusta Financials. This position ensures secure, high-performing, and reliable operation of application, web, and database servers, and supports integrations with third-party and cloud-based systems.

The Senior DBA will play a key technical role in the Unified ERP Project, assisting in data conversion and integrations as USG transitions from PeopleSoft to Workday. The role combines traditional database administration expertise with strong understanding of data movement, security, and integration architecture across hybrid (on-premise and cloud) systems.

Responsibilities

Database Administration & Maintenance

• Administer Oracle databases supporting PeopleSoft HCM, Financials, and Augusta Financials applications.
• Apply PeopleSoft releases, upgrades, patches, and tools updates across development, test, QA, and production environments.
• Perform performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting of long-running jobs and database-related issues.
• Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure system resiliency and business continuity.
• Conduct server refreshes, manage file transfer requests, and clear application and web server caches as required.
• Oversee database password updates and security access reviews.

Change Management & System Governance

ERP Transition & Integration Support

Security, Compliance & Optimization

Collaboration, Leadership & Documentation

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Ability to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks through query optimization, indexing strategies, database parameter tuning, and resource utilization monitoring.

KNOWLEDGE

Advanced knowledge of SQL (Structured Query Language) for querying and manipulating data, writing complex stored procedures, triggers, and functions.

Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell or Shell scripting to automate routine administrative tasks, monitoring, and reporting.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve database-related issues, including performance problems, data corruption, and connectivity issues.

SKILLS

Proficiency in working with Oracle database management systems.

Hands-on experience in database administration tasks such as installation, configuration, backup and recovery, performance tuning, and security management.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia (USG) includes twenty-six public institutions of higher education and the System Office. At USG, we are united by a shared commitment to Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect-our Core Values that guide how we work, collaborate, and serve.

We foster a workplace culture that values innovation, service, and continuous learning, and uphold a strong commitment to ethical conduct and academic freedom.

Our policies reflect our dedication to these principles, as outlined in the USG Statement of Core Values, the Code of Conduct, and the Board Policy on Freedom of Expression.

Join us and become part of a mission-driven team that helps support and advance higher education across Georgia.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, as well as the statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG). These Bylaws and Policies are available for inspection upon request.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification.

For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted. The University System Office holds the sole discretion in assessing eligibility for employment.