Position: Oracle Systems Administrator

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Technology Operations, the Oracle Systems Administrator manages user access and security for the Oracle E-Business Suite, Student Information System (SIS) and other applications in the same ecosystem. This role is responsible for maintaining secure, compliant and efficient system operations by implementing access controls, monitoring user activity and supporting data privacy policies. The incumbent of this position is responsible for planning, coordinating and enforcing technical and procedural safeguards to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access, misuse or loss.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sets up, modifies and disables user accounts based on job roles and school assignments;
• Assigns and maintains least-privilege, role-based access across SIS and Oracle Applications;
• Configures and tests user roles, responsibilities and permissions; restricts access by school or office type;
• Monitors user activity for grade changes and access to sensitive data;
• Investigates potential access or data misuse and enforces regular access reviews;
• Ensures compliance with FERPA and other state, local and internal privacy policies;
• Helps develop, communicate and implement security policies and procedures;
• Ensures users complete required security training, and enforces periodic access reviews and attestation with supervisors;
• Coordinates with internal and external auditors on IT internal controls;
• Reviews logs, runs scripts and validates access and data integrity;
• Manages concurrent processing to support performance and multitasking;
• Works with vendors on system updates, access issues and enhancements;
• Supports Tier 3 help desk tickets and contribute to disaster recovery planning; and
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of SQL*Plus/PL/SQL, triggers and procedures;
• Knowledge of all aspects of database administration;
• Knowledge in UNIX system administration;
• Skills with Oracle Enterprise Manager, diagnostics and tuning pack;
• Skills in backup and recovery procedures, basic performance and application tuning;
• Ability to work independently;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; and
• Excellent human relations skills.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information systems or related field required.  A minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting enterprise applications and managing user access and security required. Previous experience with Oracle E-Business Suite and/or Synergy SIS is strongly preferred. Background in public sector or K–12 environments is preferred.

Certification:

None required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

None.