Database Administrator II - Onsite#26-11225

Pittsburgh, PA

Onsite

Direct Placement

Starts 11/02/2026

Job Description

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Database Administrator II for an onsite direct hire opportunity with a prestigious university located in Pittsburgh, PA.

Compensation:

$65,000 - $70,000 per year, W2, based on qualifications

Position Overview:

This role is responsible for supporting mission-critical production, test, and development applications used for campus administration. The ideal candidate will support Oracle Database Administration, Apache Tomcat, Banner Administration, and middleware integrations. The position involves supporting the data warehouse and ETL processes, troubleshooting software errors, and working with application teams on database architecture and quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct advanced Oracle Database Administration tasks, including database creation and maintenance, tuning, capacity planning, backup and recovery, program migrations, and security implementation/enforcement/audit

Provide technical leadership and guidance to less senior database administrators

Architect high availability systems and implement, document, and test Disaster Recovery solutions

Install, maintain, and integrate Middle Tier technologies including Apache Tomcat

Coordinate with the Project and Portfolio Management Office (PPMO) to conduct project management duties such as research, scoping, resource planning, and risk analysis

Mentor team members, develop documentation and technical guidelines and diagrams

Research emerging technologies and trends in the Oracle Database and applications market and develop proposals on how these trends impact the environment

Assist with the implementation of new software and upgrades of existing software

Work with module leaders to plan and implement vendor patches and upgrades

Build and configure Banner modules to perform needed functionality according to documented processes and procedures

Work with vendors to diagnose integration, functionality, and performance issues

Monitor and manage support tickets and provide Banner application and functional support

Primary Requirements:

Bachelor's degree inputer science, IT or a related field from an accredited educational institution

3-5+ years of related work experience, or an equivalentbination of experience and training

Advanced SQL skills and experience migrating database objects

Advanced Shell Scripting

Advanced understanding of application server hardware and software architecture

Advanced level of applied knowledge of database structures, theories, principles, practices, and processes

Ability to executeplex database administration tasks to support the campus ERP and related technologies

Ability to troubleshoot and support the campus ERP application with a strong analytical sense

Ability to install, maintain, and integrate database and applicationponents

Desired Skills:

Ability to conduct independent research into technical subjects and present findings or rmendations

Ability to make and defend decisions in ambiguous technical environments

Strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, in addition to outstanding written and verbalmunication, technical writing, and presentation skills

Ability to initiate and follow through with work responsibilities and to meet deadlines

Ability and willingness to learn new technologies and skillsets

Ability to correlate fixes available in patches with identified functional and technical issues

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the universitymunity

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please !

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years

The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years

Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average)

Behavioral Health Platform

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account

Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

401K

Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all of our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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