ERP & Database Systems Engineer

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

ERP & Database Systems Engineer

Work Location

Springfield Campus

Department

CyberSecurity and Enterprise Systems

HR Home Department

097050 CIO INFORMATION SERVICES

Pay Grade

35

Proposed Salary

$61,316 - $68,000 / annual

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?

No, Position is available to all applicants.

Appointment Type

Full Time Regular

Exempt / Non-Exempt

Exempt

General Function

The ERP & Database Systems Engineer guides the use of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and database technology, ensuring the continuing operations of these services. The position works with various units within Information Services and the campus community in the course of maintaining, securing, and upgrading the ERP and database systems. The ERP & Database Systems Engineer acts as a subject matter expert for database and ERP products, and provides training to Information Services staff and campus users. This position focuses heavily on security, scalability, and performance tuning of University systems.

Description of Primary Duties

This position collaborates with the campus community to design and implement integrated solutions that connect University systems with third-party vendor products and custom applications. The role is responsible for deploying, upgrading, and supporting containerized Apache Tomcat applications through automated DevOps pipelines, managing Kubernetes orchestration in cloud environments, and ensuring the performance, security, and availability of Oracle database systems. Key responsibilities also include monitoring and tuning database performance, implementing automation, applying security patches, designing and migrating data, enforcing database security standards, and developing and testing backup, recovery, and disaster-prevention strategies. The position also emphasizes continuous professional development and contributes broadly to the operational success of the University.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education : A Bachelor's degree is required. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.

Experience : At least two years of information technology experience is required. Demonstrated expertise in database administration and management, web server administration and management, Linux server proficiency, CI / CD / Dev-Ops proficiency, and troubleshooting complex systems, is preferred. Knowledge of Ellucian's Banner software suite is preferred.

Skills : The ability to apply creativity and logic towards troubleshooting complex issues, the ability to manage multiple concurrent and competing projects and priorities, and possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, is required. The ability to maintain confidentiality regarding information processed, stored, and accessed, is required. The ability to perform the duties of an Oracle and MS SQL Server Database Administrator is preferred. Proficiency with SQL, PL / SQL, Python, Ansible, and Terraform languages, is preferred. Proficiency with command line (Bash, PowerShell) interfaces and scripting, automated dev-ops pipelines, and Docker containerization is preferred.

Other : The twenty-four hour scope of University operations requires this position to be

available evenings, nights, and weekends to support implementations or upgrades and to respond to calls regarding questions or problems with the University's critical systems.

Additional Qualifications

Link to Job Description

https : / / www.missouristate.edu / Human / JobDescriptions / 5174.htm

Open Date

01 / 07 / 2026

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

The first date of consideration is January 30, 2026, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Please attach transcripts to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint / grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu , 417-836-4252.

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Posting Number

20250275FTS

Quicklink for Posting

https : / / jobs.missouristate.edu / postings / 84539