Database Administrator - Senior / Intermediate

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary The HITS EDIS Data/BCPDR team is responsible for delivering enterprise database services across Michigan Medicine. In this position, you will develop, enhance and maintain database administration practices across a broad set of clinical, research and education applications. The successful candidate will deliver reliable database solutions and report thru the Manager of Database Services.

Responsibilities*

• Plan, install and maintain compliant software releases
• Research, plan and implement methods to ensure the integrity and recovery of databases
• Ensure database services meet application performance and availability expectations
• Ensure database services meet institutional security policies
• Analyze resource utilization for database optimization and capacity planning efforts
• Monitor and tune production database resources as necessary
• Develop and use automation tools and techniques to increase efficiency and productivity
• Participate in 7x24 on call support rotation for business-critical databases
• Provide technical support to developers, application support teams and vendors as necessary
• Develop, review and maintain database procedures and internal system documentation
• Provide incident and problem assistance for database customers
• Provide and receive cross-training with support processes and procedures
• Develop educational goals for continuous improvement of skills

Required Qualifications*

Senior Level

• Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3-5 years related database design and implementation experience
• Five or more years of working experience as SQL Server database administrator
• Strong understanding of SQL Server principles and best practices
• Experience with supported SQL Server Enterprise Edition releases
• Experience with SQL Server backup and recovery procedures
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability
• Effective organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Intermediate Level

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer S

cience, a related field or equivalent experience

• 2-3 years related database design and implementation experience

Desired Qualifications*

• Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Azure certifications are preferred
• Microsoft Windows Server experience with Windows 2025 and prior releases
• SQL Server T-SQL, SSMS, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, PowerShell experience
• SQL Server Always-On architecture and best practices
• Database management practices in AWS, Azure or other cloud platforms
• Cloud architecture experience, high availability, disaster recovery, and adjacent data centers
• Cloud automation / orchestration experience with Ansible, Terraform or other cloud toolsets
• Cloud database management with IaaS, PaaS and SaaS cloud delivery models

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Additional Information

Supervision Received

• General direction is received from the Manager, Database Services

Benefits We offer a benefits package that includes comprehensive training and career development opportunities, generous retirement savings plans, ample paid time off, and a wealth of family care support: https://careers.umich.edu/benefits.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.