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Oracle Database Administrator

Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology
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Job Title: Oracle Database Administrator

Job Requisition ID: 44508

Closing Date: 2/18/25

Salary: $7,491 a month

Work Hours: M-F 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Work Location: (Hybrid) 201 W Adams St, Springfield, Illinois, 62704-1874

Union Position: Yes

Work Authorization: US work authorization required. No Sponsorship Available. W2 only, no C2C. Not eligible for OPT/CPT. 

Questions? Email doit.recruitment@illinois.gov

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Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. 

This position serves as an Oracle Database Administrator performing complex professional and advisory functions in Systems Services in the Data Center Operations Section. 

In this role you will perform high level technical administration of Oracle Database Systems. 

In addition, you will evaluate, troubleshoot, and resolve problem diagnostics of complex operating systems and software problems. 

This position is responsible for conducting and coordinating in-depth studies involving substantial technical research and systems analysis and serves as a project coordinator for full-range major/complex Oracle projects, hardware/software deployments and installations across multiple agencies and locations. 

If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

 

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
  • Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
  • 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
  • 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
  • 3 paid personal business days per year
  • 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
  • Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
  • Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
 

 

Essential Functions

  • Under administrative direction, serves as an Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), performing complex professional and advisory functions in Systems Services in the Data Center Operations Section.
  • Performs high level technical administration of Oracle Database Systems.
  • Evaluates, troubleshoots, and resolves problem diagnostics of complex operating systems and software problems.
  • Conducts and coordinates in-depth studies involving substantial technical research and systems analysis.
  • Serves as project coordinator for full-range major/complex Oracle projects, hardware/software deployments and installations across multiple agencies and locations.
  • Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
  • Requires three (3) years of professional experience in System Services or a related Information Technology field.
     

Preferred Qualifications

  • Three (3) years of professional experience configuring and managing Oracle Database systems on LINUX or UNIX servers.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience conducting technical research and systems analysis, particularly with Oracle Database systems.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience diagnosing and resolving complex hardware and software issues in a multi-user environment.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience monitoring databases with IBM WebSphere, AIX, and DB2.
  • Extensive knowledge of the methods, procedures, and techniques of conducting feasibility studies for system conversions and enhancements.
  • Ability to coordinate the activities of work associates to achieve desired results.
  • Ability to analyze data logically and exercise sound judgement in defining and evaluating problems of an operational or procedural nature.
  • Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, clients, and others.
  • Developed verbal and written communication skills to present information to others with clarity and precision.

 

Conditions of Employment

NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. 

  • Requires the ability to verify identity.
  • Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois.
  • Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.
  • Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
  • Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone and any other required equipment or devices.
  • Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
  • Requires the ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines.
  • Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighting up to 30 pounds. This is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
  • Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license and the ability to travel in performance of duties.
  • Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evenings, weekends and holidays.

The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.